CVE-2024-45164: Akamai SIA (Secure Internet Access Enterprise) ThreatAvert, in SPS (Security and Personalization Services) bef

Routine

HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-45164 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting secure internet access enterprise threatavert. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Akamai SIA (Secure Internet Access Enterprise) ThreatAvert, in SPS (Security and Personalization Services) before the latest 19.2.0 patch and Apps Portal before 19.2.0.3 or 19.2.0.20240814, has incorrect authorization controls for the Admin functionality on the ThreatAvert Policy page. An authenticated user can navigate directly to the /#app/intelligence/threatAvertPolicies URI and disable policy enforcement.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863, CWE-732
Published	2024-11-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: akamai

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-04 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

akamai secure internet access enterprise threatavert DOWNGRADE

Affected: 19.2.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 19.2.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secure-internet-access-enterprise-threatavert || rpm -q secure-internet-access-enterprise-threatavert || secure-internet-access-enterprise-threatavert --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 19.2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison secure-internet-access-enterprise-threatavert sudo apt install secure-internet-access-enterprise-threatavert=<VERSION_BEFORE_19.2.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold secure-internet-access-enterprise-threatavert

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

dnf --showduplicates list secure-internet-access-enterprise-threatavert sudo dnf downgrade secure-internet-access-enterprise-threatavert-<VERSION_BEFORE_19.2.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add secure-internet-access-enterprise-threatavert

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-45164?

secure internet access enterprise threatavert: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45164 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45164 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-2024-45164 affect?

CVE-2024-45164 affects secure internet access enterprise threatavert. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Akamai SIA (Secure Internet Access Enterprise) ThreatAvert, in SPS (Security and Personalization Services) before the latest 19.2.0 patch and Apps Portal before 19.2.0.3 or 19.2.0.20240814, has incorrect authorization controls for the Admin

How urgent is CVE-2024-45164?

Priority 36/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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