CVE-2024-22121: Zabbix Agent MSI Installer Allows Non-Admin User to Access Change Option via msiexec.exe

Published Aug 9, 2024
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Updated

A non-admin user can change or remove important features within the Zabbix Agent application, thus impacting the integrity and availability of the application.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Zabbix Zabbix>=5.0.0<=5.0.42
Zabbix Zabbix>=6.0.0<=6.0.30
Zabbix Zabbix>=6.4.0<=6.4.15
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-alpha1
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-alpha2
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-alpha3
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-alpha4
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-alpha5
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-alpha6
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-alpha7
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-alpha8
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-alpha9
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-beta1
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-beta2
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-beta3
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-rc1
Zabbix Zabbix=7.0.0-rc2

Event History

Aug 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22121?

CVE-2024-22121 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the integrity and availability of Zabbix Agent.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-22121?

To fix CVE-2024-22121, upgrade to the latest patched version of the Zabbix Agent application as recommended in the security release notes.

3

What versions of Zabbix are affected by CVE-2024-22121?

CVE-2024-22121 affects Zabbix versions between 5.0.0 and 5.0.42, as well as 6.0.0 to 6.0.30 and 6.4.0 to 6.4.15, along with multiple alpha, beta, and release candidate versions of 7.0.

4

Can non-admin users exploit CVE-2024-22121?

Yes, non-admin users can exploit CVE-2024-22121 to change or remove important features within the Zabbix Agent application.

5

What should I do if I am using an affected version of Zabbix?

If you are using an affected version of Zabbix, it is crucial to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version to ensure the security and functionality of your application.

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