CVE-2024-7593
Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager
Incorrect implementation of an authentication algorithm in Ivanti vTM other than versions 22.2R1 or 22.7R2 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication of the admin panel.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 24 September 2024. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 15 October 2024.
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:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2024-7593 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2024-7593.
What does CVE-2024-7593 affect?
CVE-2024-7593 affects Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager. Incorrect implementation of an authentication algorithm in Ivanti vTM other than versions 22.2R1 or 22.7R2 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication of the admin panel.
How severe is CVE-2024-7593?
CVE-2024-7593 is rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8. 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 15 October 2024.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2024-7593?
Apply the vendor patch for Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager 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.