CVE-2024-9766: Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9766?

center: upgrade to 6.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9766 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9766 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-2024-9766 affect?

CVE-2024-9766 affects center. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Center. An attacker must first obtain the ability to

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9766 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting center. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Center. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within WTabletServicePro process. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the servi

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	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2024-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: wacom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-22 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wacom center UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.4.7

Fixed in: 6.4.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 6.4.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade center

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-2024-9766?

center: upgrade to 6.4.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9766 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9766 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-2024-9766 affect?

CVE-2024-9766 affects center. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Wacom Center WTabletServicePro Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Wacom Center. An attacker must first obtain the ability to

How urgent is CVE-2024-9766?

Priority 31/100. High severity

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