CVE-2024-22795: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Forescout SecureConnector v.11.3.06.0063 allows a local attacker to esca

Routine

HIGH 7.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-22795 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting secureconnector. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Forescout SecureConnector v.11.3.06.0063 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the Recheck Compliance Status component.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2024-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: forescout

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-08 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

forescout secureconnector DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.3.06.0063

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.3.06.0063

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.3.06.0063 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison secureconnector sudo apt install secureconnector=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.3.06.0063> sudo apt-mark hold secureconnector

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

dnf --showduplicates list secureconnector sudo dnf downgrade secureconnector-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.3.06.0063> sudo dnf versionlock add secureconnector

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-2024-22795?

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

Is CVE-2024-22795 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22795 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-2024-22795 affect?

CVE-2024-22795 affects secureconnector. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Forescout SecureConnector v.11.3.06.0063 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the Recheck Compliance Status component.

How urgent is CVE-2024-22795?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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