Is CVE-2024-2224 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-2224 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-2224 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-2224 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-2224?

CVE-2024-2224 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-2224

CWE-22Published: April 9, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (‘Path Traversal’) vulnerability in the UpdateServer component of Bitdefender GravityZone allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable instances. This issue affects the following products that include the vulnerable component:

Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Linux version 7.0.5.200089

Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Windows version 7.9.9.380

GravityZone Control Center (On Premises) version 6.36.1

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A path traversal vulnerability in the Bitdefender GravityZone UpdateServer component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. With a critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw enables full system compromise on affected Linux and Windows endpoint security installations.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Organizations should update Bitdefender Endpoint Security and GravityZone Control Center to the patched versions provided by the vendor.

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-2024-2224 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.