CVE-2024-24916

Name: CVE-2024-24916
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-19T14:15:44.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-24916 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted DLLs in the installer's directory may be loaded and executed, leading to potentially arbitrary code execution with the installer's privileges (admin).. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted DLLs in the installer's directory may be loaded and executed, leading to potentially arbitrary code execution with the installer's privileges (admin).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.77%

75.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Checkpoint	Smartconsole	r81.10	Build400
Checkpoint	Smartconsole	r81.20	Build640

References

https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183342Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-24916?

Untrusted DLLs in the installer's directory may be loaded and executed, leading to potentially arbitrary code execution with the installer's privileges (admin).

How severe is CVE-2024-24916?

CVE-2024-24916 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24916?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-24916?

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Source: NVD / NIST