CVE-2024-5178Now Platform Vulnerability
ServiceNow has addressed a sensitive file read vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and Utah Now Platform releases.
Published Jul 16, 2024 · Updated Aug 1, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-5178 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.9 v4) affecting Now Platform.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 23, 2024. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Now Platform Utah Patch 10 Hot Fix 3, Now Platform Utah Patch 10a Hot Fix 2, Now Platform Utah Patch 10b Hot Fix 1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v4
6.9
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
34%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
50/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jul 23, 2024
7 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1644293
- advisoryhttps://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1645154
- advisoryhttps://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1648312
- advisoryhttps://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1648313
- advisoryUSOM advisory
Description
ServiceNow has addressed a sensitive file read vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and Utah Now Platform releases. This vulnerability could allow an administrative user to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files on the web application server.
The vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes, which were released during the June 2024 patching cycle. If you have not done so already, we recommend applying security patches relevant to your instance as soon as possible.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jul 23, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Now Platform | See advisory | Utah Patch 10 Hot Fix 3 |
Patched Releases
Now Platform
Utah Patch 10 Hot Fix 3, Utah Patch 10a Hot Fix 2, Utah Patch 10b Hot Fix 1, Vancouver Patch 10, Vancouver Patch 6 Hot Fix 2, Vancouver Patch 7 Hot Fix 3b, Vancouver Patch 8 Hot Fix 4, Vancouver Patch 9 Hot Fix 1, Washington DC Patch 1 Hot Fix 3b, Washington DC Patch 2 Hot Fix 2, Washington DC Patch 3 Hot Fix 2, Washington DC Patch 4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 16, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jul 23, 2024
Last updated
Aug 1, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-184 Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs
References
- advisorysupport.servicenow.com · kb
- advisorysupport.servicenow.com · kb
- advisorysupport.servicenow.com · kb
- advisorysupport.servicenow.com · kb
- advisoryUSOM advisory
FAQ
Common Questions.
ServiceNow has addressed a sensitive file read vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and Utah Now Platform releases.
Affected: Now Platform. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 23, 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 Now Platform Utah Patch 10 Hot Fix 3, Now Platform Utah Patch 10a Hot Fix 2, Now Platform Utah Patch 10b Hot Fix 1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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