Is CVE-2024-6240 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-6240 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-6240 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-6240 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6240?

CVE-2024-6240 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-6240

CWE-269Published: June 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper privilege management vulnerability in Parallels Desktop Software, which affects versions earlier than 19.3.0. An attacker could add malicious code in a script and populate the BASH_ENV environment variable with the path to the malicious script, executing on application startup. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-6240 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 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.