CVE-2024-10251: Under specific circumstances, insecure permissions in Ivanti Security Controls before version 2024.4.1 allows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10251?

security controls: upgrade to 2024.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10251 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10251 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-10251 affect?

CVE-2024-10251 affects security controls. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Under specific circumstances, insecure permissions in Ivanti Security Controls before version 2024.4.1 allows a local authenticated attacker to achieve local privilege escalation.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10251 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting security controls. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Under specific circumstances, insecure permissions in Ivanti Security Controls before version 2024.4.1 allows a local authenticated attacker to achieve local privilege escalation.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2024-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ivanti · Vendor: ivanti

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-11 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivanti security controls UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024.4.1

Fixed in: 2024.4.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy security-controls || rpm -q security-controls || security-controls --version

2. UPGRADE to 2024.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade security-controls

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade security-controls

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10251?

security controls: upgrade to 2024.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10251 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10251 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-10251 affect?

CVE-2024-10251 affects security controls. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Under specific circumstances, insecure permissions in Ivanti Security Controls before version 2024.4.1 allows a local authenticated attacker to achieve local privilege escalation.

How urgent is CVE-2024-10251?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Software pages

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