HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-20328
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-20328

CWE-78Published: March 1, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the VirusEvent feature of ClamAV could allow a local attacker to inject arbitrary commands with the privileges of the application service account.The vulnerability is due to unsafe handling of file names. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability by supplying a file name containing command-line sequences. When processed on a system using configuration options for the VirusEvent feature, the attacker could cause the application to execute arbitrary commands.

ClamAV has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-20328 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

clamav1 product(s)
clamav
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

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

ADVISORYhttps://blog.clamav.net/2023/11/clamav-130-122-105-released.html
ADVISORYhttps://blog.clamav.net/2023/11/clamav-130-122-105-released.html

All References (3)

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https://blog.clamav.net/2023/11/clamav-130-122-105-released.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://blog.clamav.net/2023/11/clamav-130-122-105-released.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/5FXZYVDNV66RNMNVJOHAJAYRZV4U64CQ/

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-20328
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 1, 2024

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CVE-2014-2967
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2024-20328 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.
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