CVE-2024-5217

Name: CVE-2024-5217
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-10T17:15:12.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.2/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5217 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.2/10 on the CVSS scale. ServiceNow has addressed an input validation vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and earlier Now Platform releases. This vulnerability could enable an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code within the context of the Now Platform. The vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes below, which were released during the June 2024 patching cycle. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ServiceNow has addressed an input validation vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and earlier Now Platform releases. This vulnerability could enable an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code within the context of the Now Platform. The vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes below, which were released during the June 2024 patching cycle. If you have not done so already, we recommend applying security patches relevant to your instance as soon as possible.

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

CVSS 4.0

9.2/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

99.63%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 19, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Servicenow	Servicenow	utah
Servicenow	Servicenow	vancouver
Servicenow	Servicenow	washington_dc

References

https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1644293Permissions Required
https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1648313Vendor Advisory
https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/patchnow-servicenow-critical-rce-bugs-active-exploitPress/Media Coverage
https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1644293Permissions Required
https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1648313Vendor Advisory
https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/patchnow-servicenow-critical-rce-bugs-active-exploitPress/Media Coverage
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-5217US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5217?

How severe is CVE-2024-5217?

CVE-2024-5217 has a CVSS score of 9.2/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5217?

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-2024-5217?

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Source: NVD / NIST