CVE-2024-6978: Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local root certificates can be installed by low-privileged users.This issue a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6978?

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

Q: Is CVE-2024-6978 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6978 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-2024-6978 affect?

CVE-2024-6978 affects cato client. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.6). Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local root certificates can be installed by low-privileged users.This issue affects SDP Client: before 5.10.28.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6978?

Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.6UPGRADE

CVE-2024-6978 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.6) affecting cato client. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local root certificates can be installed by low-privileged users.This issue affects SDP Client: before 5.10.28.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
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-2024-6978?

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

Is CVE-2024-6978 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6978 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-2024-6978 affect?

CVE-2024-6978 affects cato client. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.6). Cato Networks Windows SDP Client Local root certificates can be installed by low-privileged users.This issue affects SDP Client: before 5.10.28.

How urgent is CVE-2024-6978?

Priority 25/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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