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Known Exploited Vulnerabilities CVE-2024-5217

ServiceNow has addressed an input validation vulnerability that was identified in the Washington DC, Vancouver, and earlier Now Platform releases. This vulnerability could enable an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code within the context of the Now Platform. The vulnerability is addressed in the listed patches and hot fixes below, which were released during the June 2024 patching cycle. If you have not done so already, we recommend applying security patches relevant to your instance as soon as possible.

Mappings

Capability ID Capability Description Mapping Type ATT&CK ID ATT&CK Name Notes
CVE-2024-5217 ServiceNow Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs Vulnerability exploitation_technique T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter
Comments
CVE-2024-5217 is an input validation vulnerability that could enable an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code within the context of the ServiceNow Platform due to incomplete input validation in a GlideExpression Script. Organizations often use the ServiceNow platform to host sensitive data about their employees, including their personally identifiable information and HR records related to their employment.
References
  1. https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog/cve-2024-4879-cve-2024-5178-cve-2024-5217/
  2. https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/20/hackers-are-ramping-up-attacks-using-year-old-servicenow-security-bugs-to-break-into-unpatched-systems/
CVE-2024-5217 ServiceNow Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs Vulnerability primary_impact T1005 Data from Local System
Comments
CVE-2024-5217 is an input validation vulnerability that could enable an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code within the context of the ServiceNow Platform due to incomplete input validation in a GlideExpression Script. Organizations often use the ServiceNow platform to host sensitive data about their employees, including their personally identifiable information and HR records related to their employment.
References
  1. https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog/cve-2024-4879-cve-2024-5178-cve-2024-5217/
  2. https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/20/hackers-are-ramping-up-attacks-using-year-old-servicenow-security-bugs-to-break-into-unpatched-systems/