CVE-2024-8540: Insecure permissions in Ivanti Sentry before versions 9.20.2 and 10.0.2 or 10.1.0 allow a local authenticated

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8540?

standalone sentry: upgrade to 9.20.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8540 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8540 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-2024-8540 affect?

CVE-2024-8540 affects standalone sentry. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Insecure permissions in Ivanti Sentry before versions 9.20.2 and 10.0.2 or 10.1.0 allow a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive application components.

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8540 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting standalone sentry. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure permissions in Ivanti Sentry before versions 9.20.2 and 10.0.2 or 10.1.0 allow a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive application components.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2024-12-10
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

2024-12-10 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivanti standalone sentry UPGRADE

Affected: < 9.20.2 · 10.0.1

Fixed in: 9.20.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy standalone-sentry || rpm -q standalone-sentry || standalone-sentry --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.20.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade standalone-sentry

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade standalone-sentry

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-2024-8540?

standalone sentry: upgrade to 9.20.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8540 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8540 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-2024-8540 affect?

CVE-2024-8540 affects standalone sentry. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Insecure permissions in Ivanti Sentry before versions 9.20.2 and 10.0.2 or 10.1.0 allow a local authenticated attacker to modify sensitive application components.

How urgent is CVE-2024-8540?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Software pages

Ivanti vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-41724 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE A command injection vulnerability in Ivanti Sentry prior to 9.19.0 allows unauthenticated threat actor to exec

References

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