CVE-2024-6122: An incorrect permission in the installation directory for the shared NI SystemLink Server KeyValueDatabase ser

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6122?

systemlink: upgrade to newer than 2024; flexlogger: upgrade to newer than 2023. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6122 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6122 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-6122 affect?

CVE-2024-6122 affects systemlink, flexlogger. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). An incorrect permission in the installation directory for the shared NI SystemLink Server KeyValueDatabase service may result in information disclosure via local access. This affects NI SystemLink Server 2024 Q1 and prior versions. It als

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6122?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6122 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting systemlink, flexlogger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An incorrect permission in the installation directory for the shared NI SystemLink Server KeyValueDatabase service may result in information disclosure via local access. This affects NI SystemLink Server 2024 Q1 and prior versions. It also affects NI FlexLogger 2023 Q2 and prior versions which installed this shared service.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2024-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): National Instruments · Vendor: ni

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-22 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ni systemlink UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2024 · 2024 q1

Fixed in: newer than 2024

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2024 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade systemlink

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade systemlink

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

ni flexlogger UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2023 · 2023 q2

Fixed in: newer than 2023

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2023 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flexlogger

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade flexlogger

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-6122?

systemlink: upgrade to newer than 2024; flexlogger: upgrade to newer than 2023. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6122 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6122 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-2024-6122 affect?

CVE-2024-6122 affects systemlink, flexlogger. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). An incorrect permission in the installation directory for the shared NI SystemLink Server KeyValueDatabase service may result in information disclosure via local access. This affects NI SystemLink Server 2024 Q1 and prior versions. It als

How urgent is CVE-2024-6122?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-6121 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE An out-of-date version of Redis shipped with NI SystemLink Server is susceptible to multiple vulnerabilities,

References

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