CVE-2024-55579: Qlik Sense Enterprise · Incorrect Authorization
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 40% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:RExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Dec 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should immediately apply the latest security patches provided by Qlik, specifically the November 2024 IR or any of the earlier patches mentioned (May 2024 Patch 10, February 2024 Patch 14, etc.). Network segmentation should be employed to restrict access to Qlik Sense Enterprise servers only to trusted users and systems. Implement strict monitoring and alerting for unusual creation of connection objects or execution of unexpected EXE files within the Qlik environment. Employ application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized executables from running. User interaction required for exploitation suggests that user training and awareness about suspicious prompts or connection requests can reduce risk. Additionally, review and harden access controls to limit who can create or modify connection objects. Regularly audit Qlik Sense configurations and logs for signs of exploitation attempts. Consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect and block malicious activities related to this vulnerability.
Description
An issue was discovered in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows before November 2024 IR. An unprivileged user with network access may be able to create connection objects that trigger execution of arbitrary EXE files. This is fixed in November 2024 IR, May 2024 Patch 10, February 2024 Patch 14, November 2023 Patch 16, August 2023 Patch 16, May 2023 Patch 18, and February 2023 Patch 15.