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CVE-2024-5217

ServiceNow Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 99.6%
  1. Published10 Jul 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV29 Jul 2024
  3. Remediation due19 Aug 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

ServiceNow Washington DC, Vancouver, and earlier Now Platform releases contain an incomplete list of disallowed inputs vulnerability in the GlideExpression script. An unauthenticated user could exploit this vulnerability to execute code remotely.

Added to KEV: 29 Jul 2024Federal remediation due: 19 Aug 2024

Description

ServiceNow has addressed an input validation vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and earlier Now Platform releases. This vulnerability could enable an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code within the context of the Now Platform. The vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes below, 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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Servicenowutah · vancouver · washington_dc

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-5217 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-5217 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 29 Jul 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-5217?

CVE-2024-5217 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 99.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-5217?

Affected products include Servicenow.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5217?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.