Server Identity Validation Bypass in Absolute Persistence®
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Physical
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- High
- Attack requirements
- Present
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-284.
Summary
A vulnerability in Absolute Persistence® versions before 2.8 exists when it is not activated. This may allow a skilled attacker with both physical access to the device, and full hostile network control, to initiate OS commands on the device. To remediate this vulnerability, update the device firmware to the latest available version. Please contact the device manufacturer for upgrade instructions or contact Absolute Security, see reference below.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Security | Absolute Persistence | before 2.8 | 2.8 | Patch available | CNA |
- Absolute Persistence VendorAbsolute Security Affected before 2.8 Fixed in 2.8 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:absolute:persistence:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 2.8 | Vulnerable | Absolute Security |
- cpe:2.3:o:absolute:persistence:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.8 Vulnerable ·Absolute Security
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Absolute Persistence (Absolute Security) Fixed in 2.8
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-6364
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-rmx6-3w23-whmj
References
Sources
- CVE-2024-6364 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-6364 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-rmx6-3w23-whmj · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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