CVE-2024-6977

Name: CVE-2024-6977
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-31T17:15:11.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6977 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Cato Networks SDP Client on Windows allows the insertion of sensitive information into the log file, which can lead to an account takeover. However, the attack requires bypassing protections on modifying the tunnel token on a the attacker's system.This issue affects SDP Client: before 5.10.34.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cato Networks SDP Client on Windows allows the insertion of sensitive information into the log file, which can lead to an account takeover. However, the attack requires bypassing protections on modifying the tunnel token on a the attacker's system.This issue affects SDP Client: before 5.10.34.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Catonetworks	Cato Client	<= 5.10.34

References

https://support.catonetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/19766795729437-CVE-2024-6977-Windows-SDP-Client-Sensitive-data-in-trace-logs-can-lead-to-account-takeoverExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6977?

How severe is CVE-2024-6977?

CVE-2024-6977 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6977?

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