CVE-2024-12552: Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-12552 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting center. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Center. 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 WTabletServicePro.exe. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

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 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2024-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: wacom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-13 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wacom center DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.4.7.5003

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.7.5003

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy center || rpm -q center || center --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4.7.5003 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison center sudo apt install center=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.7.5003> sudo apt-mark hold center

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list center sudo dnf downgrade center-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4.7.5003> sudo dnf versionlock add center

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12552?

center: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12552 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12552 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-2024-12552 affect?

CVE-2024-12552 affects center. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Center. An attacker must first obtain the ability to

How urgent is CVE-2024-12552?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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