CVE-2024-7239: VIPRE Advanced Security · Link Following
Affects VIPRE Advanced SecuritySource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 32% 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Nov 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
NuGetVIPRE/advanced.securitypkg:nuget/VIPRE/advanced.securityOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-7239, organizations should first verify if they are running VIPRE Advanced Security version 12.0.1.214 and prioritize upgrading to a patched version once available. Until a patch is released, restrict local user permissions to prevent unauthorized code execution, as the vulnerability requires initial low-privileged code execution. Employ application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect suspicious symbolic link creation or unauthorized file deletions by the Anti Malware Service. Monitor system logs for unusual activity related to the VIPRE service and symbolic link operations. Consider isolating critical systems and limiting local user access to reduce the attack surface. Additionally, coordinate with VIPRE support or vendor advisories for any interim mitigations or workarounds. Regularly audit endpoint security configurations to ensure that privileged services do not follow untrusted symbolic links. Finally, educate users and administrators about the risks of local code execution vulnerabilities and enforce strong access controls.
Description
VIPRE Advanced Security Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced 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 Anti Malware Service. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-22314.