Identity and access security
CVE-2024-38494: Symantec Privileged Access Manager Remote Command Execution vulnerability
This vulnerability allows a high-privileged authenticated PAM user to achieve remote command execution on the affected PAM system by sending a specially crafted HTTP request.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 4.0 8.6
EPSS0.61%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixNot yet
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Symantec Privileged Access Management 4.1 | See the advisory |
| Symantec Privileged Access Management 3.4 | See the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
This vulnerability allows a high-privileged authenticated PAM user to achieve remote command execution on the affected PAM system by sending a specially crafted HTTP request.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 10 Oct 2026.