Skip to main content
CVE-2024-30377VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2024-30377: G DATA Total Security · Link Following

Affects G DATA Total SecuritySource CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 33% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 22 Nov 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
G DATA Total SecurityAffected
  • =25.5.17.335
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement several specific mitigations: 1) Restrict local user permissions to the minimum necessary to prevent unauthorized code execution at low privilege levels. 2) Monitor and audit file system changes, especially creation of symbolic links in directories accessed by G DATA AntiVirus Scan Server. 3) Use application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect suspicious activity related to symbolic link creation or file deletions by the scan server process. 4) Isolate systems running G DATA Total Security to limit local access to trusted users only. 5) Regularly back up critical system and configuration files to enable recovery from potential arbitrary file deletions. 6) Once available, promptly apply vendor patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. 7) Engage with G DATA support or security advisories for updates and recommended configurations that mitigate link-following risks. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling local access, monitoring symbolic link usage, and preparing for recovery from file tampering.

Description

G DATA Total Security Scan Server Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of G DATA Total Security. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the G DATA AntiVirus Scan Server. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-23381.

References

Community reviews

Loading reviews…