Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2024-8504?

Affected: VICIdial versions >= 2.14-917a. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2024-8504 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2024-8504 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-2024-8504?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-8504?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2024-8504 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2024-8504

HighPublic exploit

An attacker with authenticated access to VICIdial as an "agent" can execute arbitrary shell commands as the "root" user.

Published Sep 10, 2024 · Updated Apr 14, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2024-8504 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting VICIdial.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

76%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

An attacker with authenticated access to VICIdial as an "agent" can execute arbitrary shell commands as the "root" user. This attack can be chained with CVE-2024-8503 to execute arbitrary shell commands starting from an unauthenticated perspective.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
VICIdial	>= 2.14-917a	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 10, 2024
Last updated
Apr 14, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

An attacker with authenticated access to VICIdial as an "agent" can execute arbitrary shell commands as the "root" user.
Affected: VICIdial versions >= 2.14-917a. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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