CVE-2024-24919
Check Point Quantum Security Gateways Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Check Point Quantum Security Gateways
Potentially allowing an attacker to read certain information on Check Point Security Gateways once connected to the internet and enabled with remote Access VPN or Mobile Access Software Blades. A Security fix that mitigates this vulnerability is available.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 30 May 2024. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 20 June 2024. CISA records this vulnerability as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 100%, which is higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2024-24919 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2024-24919.
What does CVE-2024-24919 affect?
CVE-2024-24919 affects Check Point Quantum Security Gateways. Potentially allowing an attacker to read certain information on Check Point Security Gateways once connected to the internet and enabled with remote Access VPN or Mobile Access Software Blades. A Security fix that mitigates this vulnerability is available.
How severe is CVE-2024-24919?
CVE-2024-24919 is rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 100%, higher than 99.9% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 20 June 2024.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2024-24919?
Apply the vendor patch for Check Point Quantum Security Gateways as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.