What is CVE-2024-9842?

CVE-2024-9842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2024-11-12.

How severe is CVE-2024-9842?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Privilege escalation in Ivanti Secure Access Client

CVE-2024-9842

Incorrect permissions in Ivanti Secure Access Client before version 22.7R4 allows a local authenticated attacker to create arbitrary folders.

EPSS: 0.002 (44.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H.

Affected products

Ivanti Secure Access Client — versions 22.7R4

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-732 — Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
CWE-267 — Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions

References

forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-ICS-Ivanti-…

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9842?: CVE-2024-9842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2024-11-12.
How severe is CVE-2024-9842?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.