CVE-2024-13975 Commvault 11.20.0 - 11.36.0 Windows Access Nodes Compromise via Local File Server Agent Abuse
Local attackers with file server agent access can compromise Windows access nodes, enabling lateral movement in backup infrastructure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-13975?
CVE-2024-13975 is a high-severity vulnerability in Commvault, published on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-13975?
How do I fix CVE-2024-13975?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-13975 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-13975 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-13975 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9mcx-q5wv-mpmg.