CVE-2024-31771

Name: CVE-2024-31771
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T15:25:42.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-31771 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure Permission vulnerability in TotalAV v.6.0.740 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted file. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure Permission vulnerability in TotalAV v.6.0.740 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted file

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

0.35%

26.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totalav	Totalav	6.0.740

References

https://github.com/restdone/CVE-2024-31771Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/restdone/CVE-2024-31771Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-31771?

Insecure Permission vulnerability in TotalAV v.6.0.740 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted file

How severe is CVE-2024-31771?

CVE-2024-31771 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31771?

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-2024-31771?

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Source: NVD / NIST