CVE-2024-34331

Name: CVE-2024-34331
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-23T16:15:05.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-34331 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A lack of code signature verification in Parallels Desktop for Mac v19.3.0 and below allows attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted macOS installer, because Parallels Service is setuid root.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A lack of code signature verification in Parallels Desktop for Mac v19.3.0 and below allows attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted macOS installer, because Parallels Service is setuid root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34331?

A lack of code signature verification in Parallels Desktop for Mac v19.3.0 and below allows attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted macOS installer, because Parallels Service is setuid root.

How severe is CVE-2024-34331?

CVE-2024-34331 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34331?

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-2024-34331?

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Source: NVD / NIST