Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-38653?

Affected: Avalanche (Ivanti) versions 6.3.1.1507, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.2.3490, 6.3.3, 6.3.3.101, 6.3.4, 6.3.4.153. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2024-38653 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 12, 2024.

Is CVE-2024-38653 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-38653?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-38653?

Fixed versions are available, including Avalanche 6.4.4.

How urgently should CVE-2024-38653 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2024-38653

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XXE in SmartDeviceServer in Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server.

Published Aug 15, 2024 · Updated Aug 14, 2024

Key Facts

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CVE-2024-38653 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Avalanche (Ivanti).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 12, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Avalanche 6.4.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

92%

Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

XXE in SmartDeviceServer in Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Dec 12, 2024	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Dec 12, 2024	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

21 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
AvalancheIvanti	6.3.1.1507, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.2.3490, 6.3.3, 6.3.3.101, 6.3.4, 6.3.4.153	6.4.4

Patched Releases

Avalanche

6.4.4

Timeline

Last updated
Aug 14, 2024
Publicly disclosed
Aug 15, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 12, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Dec 12, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

References

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

XXE in SmartDeviceServer in Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.1 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on the server.
Affected: Avalanche (Ivanti) versions 6.3.1.1507, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.2.3490, 6.3.3, 6.3.3.101, 6.3.4, 6.3.4.153. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Dec 12, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Avalanche 6.4.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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