High severity · published Jul 25, 2025
CVE-2024-13975
Commvault 11.20.0 - 11.36.0 Windows Access Nodes Compromise via Local File Server Agent Abuse
8.5
CVSS
0.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.1% · higher than 3% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
CO
Commvault · Commvault
11.20.0 before 11.32.60; 11.28.0 before 11.32.60; 11.32.0 before 11.32.60; 11.34.0 before 11.34.34; 11.36.0 before 11.36.8 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-13975
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-13975
documentation.commvault.com
https://documentation.commvault.com/securityadvisories/CV_2024_09_1.html
www.vulncheck.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/commvault-for-windows-access-nodes-compromise
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