HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-10635
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-10635

CWE-754Published: April 28, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Enterprise Protection contains an improper input validation vulnerability in attachment defense that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass attachment scanning security policy by sending a malicious S/MIME attachment with an opaque signature. When opened by a recipient in a downstream email client, the malicious attachment could cause partial loss of integrity and confidentiality to their system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-10635 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

proofpoint1 product(s)
enterprise protection
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-10635
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-754
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 28, 2025

Related CVEs (CWE-754)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-10635 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.