CVE-2024-7593
Published: September 24, 2024
Official Description
Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create a chosen administrator account.
CISA KEV Advisory
Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create a chosen administrator account.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This authentication bypass vulnerability in Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to create an administrator account. The very high EPSS score indicates a high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation. This makes it a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The ability for an unauthenticated attacker to create an administrator account poses a severe risk of system compromise.
Administrators should apply the latest security updates and patches for Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager to address this authentication bypass vulnerability. Implement strong password policies and regularly audit administrator accounts for unauthorized creation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-7593 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-7593 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-7593 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1