What is the severity of CVE-2024-4018?

CVE-2024-4018 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4018?

To fix CVE-2024-4018, users should upgrade the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance to version 4.0.3 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-4018?

CVE-2024-4018 affects the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance versions from 3.4 up to, but not including, 4.0.3 on 64-bit Windows.

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4018?

CVE-2024-4018 is an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation on the affected products.

Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-4018?

The vendor for CVE-2024-4018 is BeyondTrust, the developer of the U-Series Appliance.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-4018

high

8.8

CWE

269

EPSS

0.043%

19/4/2024

10/3/2025

CVE-2024-4018: Privilege Escalation in U-Series Appliance

First published: Fri Apr 19 2024(Updated: )

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance on Windows, 64 bit (local appliance api modules) allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects U-Series Appliance: from 3.4 before 4.0.3.

Credit: 13061848-ea10-403d-bd75-c83a022c2891

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance	>=3.4<4.0.3
All of
BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance	>=3.4<4.0.3
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Reference Links

https://www.beyondtrust.com/docs/release-notes/u-series-appliance/bt-appliance-u-series-software-4-0-3.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4018?
CVE-2024-4018 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4018?
To fix CVE-2024-4018, users should upgrade the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance to version 4.0.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-4018?
CVE-2024-4018 affects the BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance versions from 3.4 up to, but not including, 4.0.3 on 64-bit Windows.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4018?
CVE-2024-4018 is an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation on the affected products.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2024-4018?
The vendor for CVE-2024-4018 is BeyondTrust, the developer of the U-Series Appliance.

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