Is CVE-2024-47856 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-47856 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-47856 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-47856 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-47856?

CVE-2024-47856 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-47856

CWE-23Published: November 24, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In RSA Authentication Agent before 7.4.7, service paths and shortcut paths may be vulnerable to path interception if the path has one or more spaces and is not surrounded by quotation marks. An adversary can place an executable in a higher-level directory of the path, and Windows will resolve that executable instead of the intended executable.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability in RSA Authentication Agent before 7.4.7 exposes service and shortcut paths to path interception, potentially allowing an adversary to execute malicious code. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw presents an extremely high risk, as it can lead to full system compromise. The lack of an EPSS score means its exploitation likelihood is currently unknown, but the high severity demands immediate attention.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. Its remote exploitability (AV:N) and low attack complexity (AC:L), without requiring authentication or user interaction, make it a significant concern for network-based attacks.

Recommended Action

Users should update RSA Authentication Agent to version 7.4.7 or later immediately. Ensure all service and shortcut paths are properly quoted to prevent path interception attacks.

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-2024-47856 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.