CVE-2024-8496: Under specific circumstances, insecure permissions in Ivanti Workspace Control before version 10.18.40.0 allow

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8496 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting workspace control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Under specific circumstances, insecure permissions in Ivanti Workspace Control before version 10.18.40.0 allows a local authenticated attacker to achieve local privilege escalation.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2024-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ivanti · Vendor: ivanti

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-11 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivanti workspace control UPGRADE

Affected: >= 10.18.30.0 and < 10.18.40.0

Fixed in: 10.18.40.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.18.30.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy workspace-control || rpm -q workspace-control || workspace-control --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.18.40.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade workspace-control

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade workspace-control

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 10.18.30.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison workspace-control sudo apt install workspace-control=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.18.30.0> sudo apt-mark hold workspace-control

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

dnf --showduplicates list workspace-control sudo dnf downgrade workspace-control-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.18.30.0> sudo dnf versionlock add workspace-control

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.

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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-2024-8496?

workspace control: upgrade to 10.18.40.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8496 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8496 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-2024-8496 affect?

CVE-2024-8496 affects workspace control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Under specific circumstances, insecure permissions in Ivanti Workspace Control before version 10.18.40.0 allows a local authenticated attacker to achieve local privilege escalation.

How urgent is CVE-2024-8496?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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