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CVE-2024-6911: Files on the Windows system are accessible without authentication to external parties due to a local file incl

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6911 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting processplus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Files on the Windows system are accessible without authentication to external parties due to a local file inclusion in PerkinElmer ProcessPlus.This issue affects ProcessPlus: through 1.11.6507.0.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-552
Published2024-07-22
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): CyberDanube · Vendor: perkinelmer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

perkinelmer processplus UPGRADE
Affected: <= 1.11.6507.0
Fixed in: newer than 1.11.6507.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy processplus || rpm -q processplus || processplus --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.11.6507.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade processplus
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade processplus
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

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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-2024-6911?

processplus: upgrade to newer than 1.11.6507.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6911 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6911 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-2024-6911 affect?

CVE-2024-6911 affects processplus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Files on the Windows system are accessible without authentication to external parties due to a local file inclusion in PerkinElmer ProcessPlus.This issue affects ProcessPlus: through 1.11.6507.0.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6911?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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