Is CVE-2024-6468 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-6468 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-6468 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-6468 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6468?

CVE-2024-6468 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-6468

CWE-703Published: July 11, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vault and Vault Enterprise did not properly handle requests originating from unauthorized IP addresses when the TCP listener option, proxy_protocol_behavior, was set to deny_unauthorized. When receiving a request from a source IP address that was not listed in proxy_protocol_authorized_addrs, the Vault API server would shut down and no longer respond to any HTTP requests, potentially resulting in denial of service.

While this bug also affected versions of Vault up to 1.17.1 and 1.16.5, a separate regression in those release series did not allow Vault operators to configure the deny_unauthorized option, thus not allowing the conditions for the denial of service to occur.

Fixed in Vault and Vault Enterprise 1.17.2, 1.16.6, and 1.15.12.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-6468 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.