CVE-2024-5928: VIPRE Advanced Security PMAgent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-5928 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting advanced security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VIPRE Advanced Security PMAgent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced Security. 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 the Patch Management Agent. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can ab

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	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2024-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-21 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vipre advanced security DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.0.1.214

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0.1.214

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.0.1.214 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison advanced-security sudo apt install advanced-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.1.214> sudo apt-mark hold advanced-security

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

dnf --showduplicates list advanced-security sudo dnf downgrade advanced-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.1.214> sudo dnf versionlock add advanced-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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-5928?

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

Is CVE-2024-5928 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5928 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-2024-5928 affect?

CVE-2024-5928 affects advanced security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). VIPRE Advanced Security PMAgent Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Advanced Security. An attacker must first obtain th

How urgent is CVE-2024-5928?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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References

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