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Code InjectionWeakness · CWE-94

CVE-2024-55580

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-12-09
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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82/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
An issue was discovered in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows before November 2024 IR. Unprivileged users with network access may be able to execute remote commands that could cause high availability damages, including high integrity and confidentiality risks. This is fixed in November 2024 IR, May 2024 Patch 10, February 2024 Patch 14, November 2023 Patch 16, August 2023 Patch 16, May 2023 Patch 18, and February 2023 Patch 15.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows allows unprivileged users with network access to execute remote commands, leading to potential integrity and confidentiality breaches. The vulnerability exists in versions prior to November 2024 IR and multiple older patch versions.

MitigationApply the appropriate patch for the installed version (November 2024 IR, May 2024 Patch 10, February 2024 Patch 14, or later). Prior to deployment, test in a non-production environment to verify compatibility.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
High
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Locate Qlik Sense version information
    Open the Qlik Management Console (QMC) and navigate to the About page, or access the Qlik Sense Hub and click on the profile/help icon to view version details. Alternatively, check the Windows server's Programs and Features or the Qlik Sense installation directory for version metadata.
    Affected if The displayed version is earlier than November 2024 IR, earlier than May 2024 Patch 10, or earlier than February 2024 Patch 14.
  2. Confirm Windows deployment platform
    Verify that the Qlik Sense installation is running on Windows Server by checking System Information (msinfo32) or the server's operating system properties. Qlik Sense on other platforms may have different version tracking.
    Affected if The deployment is Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows and the version falls outside the patched release ranges.
  3. Verify Qlik Sense services are network-accessible
    From a remote machine on the same network, attempt to reach the Qlik Sense proxy or hub endpoints (typically port 443 or 4243). Use a browser or curl to confirm the Qlik Sense web interfaces are reachable over the network.
    Affected if Qlik Sense is exposed to the network and the version is within the vulnerable range.
  4. Review user privilege configuration in QMC
    Log into the Qlik Management Console and audit the Users and Groups sections to identify any unprivileged accounts that have authentication access to the system.
    Affected if Unprivileged or low-privilege users exist in the system and the Qlik Sense version is vulnerable.

A user is affected if Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows is deployed with a version earlier than November 2024 IR, earlier than May 2024 Patch 10, or earlier than February 2024 Patch 14, and the system is accessible to unprivileged network users.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Apply the appropriate patch for the installed version (November 2024 IR, May 2024 Patch 10, February 2024 Patch 14, or later). Prior to deployment, test in a non-production environment to verify compatibility.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

November 2024 IR (Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows)

  1. 1. Identify the current version of Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows by checking the Qlik Management Console (QMC) or using the Qlik Sense version information.
  2. 2. If running a version prior to the February 2023 Patch 15, plan to upgrade to the November 2024 IR (latest stable release) to address all accumulated security fixes.
  3. 3. If on a supported patch branch (February 2023, May 2023, August 2023, November 2023, February 2024, or May 2024), apply the corresponding patch: February 2023 Patch 15, May 2023 Patch 18, August 2023 Patch 16, November 2023 Patch 16, February 2024 Patch 14, or May 2024 Patch 10 respectively.
  4. 4. After applying the upgrade or patch, verify the version in the QMC to confirm the fix is applied.
  5. 5. Test critical workflows to ensure the update does not impact production operations.
  6. 6. Review Qlik Sense audit logs following the update to confirm no exploitation occurred prior to patching.
Caveat Standard Qlik Sense upgrade considerations apply - review release notes for deprecations and ensure compatibility with existing QVD files, extensions, and custom visualizations before deploying to production.

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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