CVE-2024-8540

Name: CVE-2024-8540
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-10T19:15:31.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8540 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure permissions in Ivanti Sentry before versions 9.20.2 and 10.0.2 or 10.1.0 allow a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive application components.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure permissions in Ivanti Sentry before versions 9.20.2 and 10.0.2 or 10.1.0 allow a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive application components.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ivanti	Standalone Sentry	< 9.20.2
Ivanti	Standalone Sentry	10.0.1

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Sentry-CVE-2024-8540Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8540?

Insecure permissions in Ivanti Sentry before versions 9.20.2 and 10.0.2 or 10.1.0 allow a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive application components.

How severe is CVE-2024-8540?

CVE-2024-8540 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8540?

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-2024-8540?

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Source: NVD / NIST