PatchTheCVECVE-2024-6240: Improper privilege management vulnerability in Parallels Desktop Software, which affects versions earlier than
CVE-2024-6240 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting parallels desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper privilege management vulnerability in Parallels Desktop Software, which affects versions earlier than 19.3.0. An attacker could add malicious code in a script and populate the BASH_ENV environment variable with the path to the malicious script, executing on application startup. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the system.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.7 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 75%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2024-06-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-6240?
parallels desktop: upgrade to 19.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-6240 being exploited?
CVE-2024-6240 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-2024-6240 affect?
CVE-2024-6240 affects parallels desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Improper privilege management vulnerability in Parallels Desktop Software, which affects versions earlier than 19.3.0. An attacker could add malicious code in a script and populate the BASH_ENV environment variable with the path to the mali
How urgent is CVE-2024-6240?
Priority 33/100. High severity
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