CVE-2024-3459

Name: CVE-2024-3459
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T15:41:12.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-3459 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.34) allows to escape the environment by downloading PDF files, which then by default are opened in an external PDF viewer. By using built-in functions of that viewer it is possible to launch a web browser, search through local files and, subsequently, launch any program with user privileges. . EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.34) allows to escape the environment by downloading PDF files, which then by default are opened in an external PDF viewer. By using built-in functions of that viewer it is possible to launch a web browser, search through local files and, subsequently, launch any program with user privileges.

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

0.27%

18.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-424

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kioware	Kioware	<= 8.34

References

https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link
https://www.kioware.com/Product
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link
https://www.kioware.com/Product

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3459?

How severe is CVE-2024-3459?

CVE-2024-3459 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3459?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST