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CVE-2024-56179

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2024-56179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In MindManager Windows versions prior to 24.1.150, attackers could potentially write to unexpected directories in victims' machines via directory traversal if victims opened file attachments located in malicious mmap files.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In MindManager Windows versions prior to 24.1.150, attackers could potentially write to unexpected directories in victims' machines via directory traversal if victims opened file attachments located in malicious mmap files.

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
0.35%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-56179?
In MindManager Windows versions prior to 24.1.150, attackers could potentially write to unexpected directories in victims' machines via directory traversal if victims opened file attachments located in malicious mmap files.
How severe is CVE-2024-56179?
CVE-2024-56179 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-2024-56179?
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