Is CVE-2024-7240 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-7240 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-7240 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2024-7240 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-7240?

CVE-2024-7240 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-7240

CWE-59Published: November 22, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

F-Secure Total Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of F-Secure Total. User interaction on the part of an administrator is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the WithSecure plugin hosting service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23005.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-7240 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.8.