CVE-2024-6978

Name: CVE-2024-6978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-31T17:15:12.09+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-6978 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local root certificates can be installed by low-privileged users.This issue affects SDP Client: before 5.10.28.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local root certificates can be installed by low-privileged users.This issue affects SDP Client: before 5.10.28.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.9th 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/19767051500957-CVE-2024-6978-Windows-SDP-Client-Local-root-certificates-can-be-installed-with-low-privileged-usersExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6978?

Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local root certificates can be installed by low-privileged users.This issue affects SDP Client: before 5.10.28.

How severe is CVE-2024-6978?

CVE-2024-6978 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6978?

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-2024-6978?

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Source: NVD / NIST