CVE-2024-6973

Name: CVE-2024-6973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-31T17:15:11.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6973 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Remote Code Execution in Cato Windows SDP client via crafted URLs. This issue affects Windows SDP Client before 5.10.34.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Remote Code Execution in Cato Windows SDP client via crafted URLs. This issue affects Windows SDP Client before 5.10.34.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Catonetworks	Cato Client	< 5.10.34

References

https://support.catonetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/19756987454237-CVE-2024-6973-Windows-SDP-Client-Remote-Code-Execution-via-crafted-URLsExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6973?

Remote Code Execution in Cato Windows SDP client via crafted URLs. This issue affects Windows SDP Client before 5.10.34.

How severe is CVE-2024-6973?

CVE-2024-6973 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6973?

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-2024-6973?

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Source: NVD / NIST