CVE-2024-8963
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitPath Traversal in the Ivanti CSA before 4.6 Patch 519 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access restricted functionality.
Published Sep 19, 2024 · Updated Oct 24, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-8963 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.1 v3.1) affecting Endpoint Manager Cloud Services Appliance (Ivanti), CSA (Cloud Services Appliance).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 19, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 99% 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 listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
99%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Path Traversal in the Ivanti CSA before 4.6 Patch 519 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access restricted functionality.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 19, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 19, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 19, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 19, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: As Ivanti CSA has reached End-of-Life status, users are urged to remove CSA 4.6.x from service or upgrade to the 5.0.x line of supported solutions, as future vulnerabilities on the 4.6.x version of CSA are unlikely to receive security updates.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Endpoint Manager Cloud Services ApplianceIvanti | 4.6, 4.6-patch_512, 4.6-patch_518 | n/a |
| CSA (Cloud Services Appliance) | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 19, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 19, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 19, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 19, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 19, 2024
Last updated
Oct 24, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Path Traversal in the Ivanti CSA before 4.6 Patch 519 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to access restricted functionality.
Affected: Endpoint Manager Cloud Services Appliance (Ivanti) versions 4.6, 4.6-patch_512, 4.6-patch_518; CSA (Cloud Services Appliance). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 19, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Sep 19, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 10, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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