CVE-2024-36456

Symantec Privileged Access Manager Remote Command Execution vulnerability

Description

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote command execution on the affected PAM system by uploading a specially crafted PAM upgrade file.

Category

9.4
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 1.09% Top 25%
Affected: Broadcom Symantec Privileged Access Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24678

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36456?
CVE-2024-36456 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-36456?
To fix CVE-2024-36456, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-36456 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-36456 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-36456?
CVE-2024-36456 affects Broadcom Symantec Privileged Access Management.
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