CVE-2024-13975 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2024-13975

Commvault 11.20.0 - 11.36.0 Windows Access Nodes Compromise via Local File Server Agent Abuse

Vulnerability Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Commvault for Windows versions 11.20.0, 11.28.0, 11.32.0, 11.34.0, and 11.36.0. In affected configurations, a local attacker who owns a client system with the file server agent installed can compromise any assigned Windows access nodes. This may allow unauthorized access or lateral movement within the backup infrastructure. The issue has been resolved in versions 11.32.60, 11.34.34, and 11.36.8.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Commvault

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Affected Vendor

Affected Software

Commvault
Vulnerable Versions:
11.20.0, 11.28.0, 11.32.0, 11.34.0, 11.36.0

Timeline

Official Publish: July 25th, 2025
Last Modified: November 22nd, 2025
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1078 Valid Accounts
Persistence
T1098 Account Manipulation
Privilege Escalation
T1548 Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism
Privilege Escalation
T1222 File and Directory Permissions Modification
Defense Evasion
T1134 Access Token Manipulation
Defense Evasion