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CVE-2024-2224: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (‘Path Traversal’) vulnerability in the UpdateServ

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CVE-2024-2224 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting endpoint security, endpoint security, gravityzone control center. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (‘Path Traversal’) vulnerability in the UpdateServer component of Bitdefender GravityZone allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable instances. This issue affects the following products that include the vulnerable component: Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Linux version 7.0.5.200089 Bitdefender Endpoint Security for Windows version 7.9.9.380 GravityZone Control Cente

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score8.1 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-22
Published2024-04-09
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Bitdefender · Vendor: bitdefender

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

bitdefender endpoint security DOWNGRADE
Affected: 7.0.5.200089
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.5.200089
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy endpoint-security || rpm -q endpoint-security || endpoint-security --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.5.200089 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison endpoint-security sudo apt install endpoint-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.5.200089> sudo apt-mark hold endpoint-security
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list endpoint-security sudo dnf downgrade endpoint-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.5.200089> sudo dnf versionlock add endpoint-security
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.
bitdefender endpoint security DOWNGRADE
Affected: 7.9.9.380
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.9.9.380
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy endpoint-security || rpm -q endpoint-security || endpoint-security --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.9.9.380 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison endpoint-security sudo apt install endpoint-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9.9.380> sudo apt-mark hold endpoint-security
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list endpoint-security sudo dnf downgrade endpoint-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.9.9.380> sudo dnf versionlock add endpoint-security
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.
bitdefender gravityzone control center DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.36.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.36.1
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy gravityzone-control-center || rpm -q gravityzone-control-center || gravityzone-control-center --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.36.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison gravityzone-control-center sudo apt install gravityzone-control-center=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.36.1> sudo apt-mark hold gravityzone-control-center
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list gravityzone-control-center sudo dnf downgrade gravityzone-control-center-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.36.1> sudo dnf versionlock add gravityzone-control-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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-2224?

endpoint security: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; endpoint security: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; gravityzone control center: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-2224 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2224 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-2024-2224 affect?

CVE-2024-2224 affects endpoint security, endpoint security, gravityzone control center. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (‘Path Traversal’) vulnerability in the UpdateServer component of Bitdefender GravityZone allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable instances. This issue affects t

How urgent is CVE-2024-2224?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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