CVE-2024-6364: A vulnerability in Absolute Persistence® versions before 2.8 exists when it is not activated

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6364?

persistence: upgrade to 2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6364 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6364 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-2024-6364 affect?

CVE-2024-6364 affects persistence. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). A vulnerability in Absolute Persistence® versions before 2.8 exists when it is not activated. This may allow a skilled attacker with both physical access to the device, and full hostile network control, to initiate OS commands on the device

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6364?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6364 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting persistence. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in Absolute Persistence® versions before 2.8 exists when it is not activated. This may allow a skilled attacker with both physical access to the device, and full hostile network control, to initiate OS commands on the device. To remediate this vulnerability, update the device firmware to the latest available version. Please contact the device manufacturer for upgrade instructions or contact Absolute Security, see reference below.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2025-05-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): NetMotion Software · Vendor: absolute

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-13 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

absolute persistence UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.8

Fixed in: 2.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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-2024-6364?

persistence: upgrade to 2.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6364 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6364 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-2024-6364 affect?

CVE-2024-6364 affects persistence. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). A vulnerability in Absolute Persistence® versions before 2.8 exists when it is not activated. This may allow a skilled attacker with both physical access to the device, and full hostile network control, to initiate OS commands on the device

How urgent is CVE-2024-6364?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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