CVE-2024-58288 Genexus Protection Server 9.7.2.10 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in Genexus Protection Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-58288?
CVE-2024-58288 is a high-severity vulnerability in Genexus Protection Server, published on 11 Dec 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Genexus Protection Server 9.7.2.10 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the protsrvservice Windows service configuration. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path to execute arbitrary code with elevated LocalSystem privileges by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-58288?
How do I fix CVE-2024-58288?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-58288 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-58288 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-58288 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vq8r-fxmm-fvxp.