CVE-2024-1417

Name: CVE-2024-1417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-16T18:15:09.043+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-1417 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in WatchGuard AuthPoint Password Manager on MacOS allows an a adversary with local access to execute code under the context of the AuthPoint Password Manager application. This issue affects AuthPoint Password Manager for MacOS versions before 1.0.6. . EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in WatchGuard AuthPoint Password Manager on MacOS allows an a adversary with local access to execute code under the context of the AuthPoint Password Manager application. This issue affects AuthPoint Password Manager for MacOS versions before 1.0.6.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.72%

49.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

References

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1417?

How severe is CVE-2024-1417?

CVE-2024-1417 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1417?

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Source: NVD / NIST