CVE-2024-7480: An Improper access control vulnerability was found in Avaya Aura System Manager which could allow a command-li

Routine

MEDIUM 4.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7480 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.2) affecting aura system manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An Improper access control vulnerability was found in Avaya Aura System Manager which could allow a command-line interface (CLI) user with administrative privileges to read arbitrary files on the system. Affected versions include 10.1.x.x and 10.2.x.x. Versions prior to 10.1 are end of manufacturer support.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-266
Published	2024-08-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Avaya, Inc. · Vendor: avaya

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-08 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

avaya aura system manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 10.1 and <= 10.1.2 · 10.2

Fixed in: newer than 10.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aura-system-manager || rpm -q aura-system-manager || aura-system-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade aura-system-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade aura-system-manager

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aura-system-manager sudo apt install aura-system-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1> sudo apt-mark hold aura-system-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list aura-system-manager sudo dnf downgrade aura-system-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1> sudo dnf versionlock add aura-system-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2024-7480?

aura system manager: upgrade to newer than 10.1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7480 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7480 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-2024-7480 affect?

CVE-2024-7480 affects aura system manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.2). An Improper access control vulnerability was found in Avaya Aura System Manager which could allow a command-line interface (CLI) user with administrative privileges to read arbitrary files on the system. Affected versions include 10.1.x.x a

How urgent is CVE-2024-7480?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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