CVE-2024-6980: A verbose error handling issue in the proxy service implemented in the GravityZone Update Server allows an att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-6980?

gravityzone: upgrade to 6.38.1-5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-6980 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6980 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-2024-6980 affect?

CVE-2024-6980 affects gravityzone. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A verbose error handling issue in the proxy service implemented in the GravityZone Update Server allows an attacker to cause a server-side request forgery. This issue only affects GravityZone Console versions before 6.38.1-5 running only on

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-6980?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-6980 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting gravityzone. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A verbose error handling issue in the proxy service implemented in the GravityZone Update Server allows an attacker to cause a server-side request forgery. This issue only affects GravityZone Console versions before 6.38.1-5 running only on premise.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-209, CWE-918
Published	2024-07-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Bitdefender · Vendor: bitdefender

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

bitdefender gravityzone UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.38.1-5

Fixed in: 6.38.1-5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gravityzone || rpm -q gravityzone || gravityzone --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.38.1-5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gravityzone

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gravityzone

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-6980?

gravityzone: upgrade to 6.38.1-5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6980 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6980 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-2024-6980 affect?

CVE-2024-6980 affects gravityzone. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A verbose error handling issue in the proxy service implemented in the GravityZone Update Server allows an attacker to cause a server-side request forgery. This issue only affects GravityZone Console versions before 6.38.1-5 running only on

How urgent is CVE-2024-6980?

Priority 51/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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