Is CVE-2024-13159 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-13159 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-13159 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-13159 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-13159?

CVE-2024-13159 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-13159

Published: March 10, 2025

EPSS:93.98%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) contains an absolute path traversal vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to leak sensitive information.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) Absolute Path Traversal Vulnerability

Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) contains an absolute path traversal vulnerability that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to leak sensitive information.

Added to KEV: 2025-03-10Federal patch deadline: 2025-03-31

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to leak sensitive information due to an absolute path traversal flaw. The high EPSS score of 0.93977 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, as indicated by its exploit status and inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable by unauthenticated attackers.

Recommended Action

Apply the vendor-provided patches for Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) to fix the absolute path traversal vulnerability. Restrict network access to the EPM server to trusted sources.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-13159 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-13159 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.