CVE-2024-6973: Remote Code Execution in Cato Windows SDP client via crafted URLs. This issue affects Windows SDP Client befor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6973?

cato client: upgrade to 5.10.34. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6973 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6973 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-2024-6973 affect?

CVE-2024-6973 affects cato client. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Remote Code Execution in Cato Windows SDP client via crafted URLs. This issue affects Windows SDP Client before 5.10.34.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6973?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6973 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cato client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Remote Code Execution in Cato Windows SDP client via crafted URLs. This issue affects Windows SDP Client before 5.10.34.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2024-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cato · Vendor: catonetworks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-31 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

catonetworks cato client UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.10.34

Fixed in: 5.10.34

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cato-client || rpm -q cato-client || cato-client --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.10.34 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cato-client

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade cato-client

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-2024-6973?

cato client: upgrade to 5.10.34. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6973 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6973 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-2024-6973 affect?

CVE-2024-6973 affects cato client. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Remote Code Execution in Cato Windows SDP client via crafted URLs. This issue affects Windows SDP Client before 5.10.34.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6973?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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