CVE-2024-7634
4.9 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-7634 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting f5 nginx_agent. It was published on August 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
NGINX Agent's "config_dirs" restriction feature allows a highly privileged attacker to gain the ability to write/overwrite files outside of the designated secure directory.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from f5. Update nginx_agent to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | nginx_agent | >= 2.17.0, < 2.37.0 | Affected |
| f5 | nginx_instance_manager | >= 2.3.1, < 2.17.2 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-7634?
CVE-2024-7634 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting f5 nginx_agent. It was published on August 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-7634?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-7634?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from f5. Update nginx_agent to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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