CVE-2024-6202: HaloITSM versions up to 2.146.1 are affected by a SAML XML Signature Wrapping (XSW) vulnerability

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6202 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting haloitsm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

HaloITSM versions up to 2.146.1 are affected by a SAML XML Signature Wrapping (XSW) vulnerability. When having a SAML integration configured, anonymous actors could impersonate arbitrary HaloITSM users by just knowing their email address. HaloITSM versions past 2.146.1 (and patches starting from 2.143.61 ) fix the mentioned vulnerability.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2024-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Switzerland Government Common Vulnerability Program · Vendor: haloservicesolutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

haloservicesolutions haloitsm UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.143.61 · >= 2.144 and < 2.146.1

Fixed in: 2.143.61, 2.146.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.144

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2.143.61 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade haloitsm

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.144 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison haloitsm sudo apt install haloitsm=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.144> sudo apt-mark hold haloitsm

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list haloitsm sudo dnf downgrade haloitsm-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.144> sudo dnf versionlock add haloitsm

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-2024-6202?

haloitsm: upgrade to 2.143.61, 2.146.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6202 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6202 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-2024-6202 affect?

CVE-2024-6202 affects haloitsm. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). HaloITSM versions up to 2.146.1 are affected by a SAML XML Signature Wrapping (XSW) vulnerability. When having a SAML integration configured, anonymous actors could impersonate arbitrary HaloITSM users by just knowing their email address. H

How urgent is CVE-2024-6202?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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