What it is
CVE-2024-4879 is an unauthenticated Jelly Template Injection Vulnerability in ServiceNow UI Macros. ServiceNow has addressed an input validation vulnerability that was identified in Vancouver and Washington DC Now...
Vulnerability report
Jelly Template Injection Vulnerability in ServiceNow UI Macros
ServiceNow / Now Platform · affected before utah_patch_10_hot_fix_3
Decision summary
Direct answers before the deeper technical record.
What it is
CVE-2024-4879 is an unauthenticated Jelly Template Injection Vulnerability in ServiceNow UI Macros. ServiceNow has addressed an input validation vulnerability that was identified in Vancouver and Washington DC Now...
Is it exploited?
Yes. KEV Intelligence sensors observed exploitation attempts with confirmed confidence.
Who is affected?
ServiceNow / Now Platform affected before utah_patch_10_hot_fix_3.
What should we do?
Patch immediately, validate internet-facing exposure, and monitor for matching requests.
Overview
ServiceNow has addressed an input validation vulnerability that was identified in Vancouver and Washington DC Now Platform releases. This vulnerability could enable an unauthenticated user to remotely execute code within the context of the Now Platform. ServiceNow applied an update to hosted instances, and ServiceNow released the update to our partners and self-hosted customers.
Listed below are the patches and hot fixes that address the vulnerability. If you have not done so already, we recommend applying security patches relevant to your instance as soon as possible.
Exploitation evidence
Third-party attestation and first-party sensor observation are shown separately so teams can judge the evidence chain.
CISA
Independent exploitation attestation added to the KEV Intelligence record.
KEV Intelligence sensor
First-party sensor telemetry confirms matching exploitation attempts.
GitHub
Public scanner or PoC coverage increases practical exploitability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEV Intelligence Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2024-07-29 00:00 UTC |
| KEV Intelligence | 2026-08-19 08:35 UTC |
Operational indicators for this CVE are listed under Detection.
Sensor telemetry
Aggregate observations show the scale, recency, and distribution of activity without overstating sparse data.
18
Attempts observed
9
Unique attacker IPs
6
Attacker countries
ES · IN · JP · NO · PT · US
4
Sensors observed
Exploitation attempts over the last 29 days
Daily events observed by KEV Intelligence sensors
Updated 19 Aug 2026
First observed 23 Jul 2026 · Last observed 19 Aug 2026
Pro adds sensor region and window summaries. Enterprise adds raw IPs, paths, User-Agents, and payloads.
Detection
Make the evidence actionable in scanner, SOC, and edge-control workflows.
Raw values available in Pro and Enterprise.
Nuclei template detected 25 Apr 2025.
View Nuclei template (opens in new tab)No KEV Intelligence virtual patch is currently available. Future rules ship for ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF.
Learn about virtual patches →Attacker IP indicators observed · available in Pro and Enterprise.
Sensor-derived attacker IP indicators are available to Pro and Enterprise accounts under Detection and through the Pro API.
Learn about Pro API accessScanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-4879.yaml | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Nessus | https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/214850 | 31 Jan 2025 |
Risk and context
CVSS v4.0
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
100.0%
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Evidence-backed exploitation signal
Indicators of compromise recorded
Public proof-of-concept code published
Scanner coverage available
Scanner coverage available
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Pro API
Confidence, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2024-4879
Free JSON includes basic KEV fields{
"cve_id": "CVE-2024-4879",
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.3,
"cvss_estimated": false,
"epss_score": 0.99976,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": true
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 18, "sensors": 4 }
}
Early warning alerts
Receive curator-selected alerts when exploitation activity warrants attention. Each alert includes the evidence and context needed to decide what requires attention now.