What it is
CVE-2024-5217 is an unauthenticated Incomplete Input Validation in GlideExpression Script affecting ServiceNow Now Platform. ServiceNow has addressed an input validation vulnerability that was identified in the...
Vulnerability report
Exploited in the wild
Confirmed confidence
In CISA KEV
CVE-2024-5217
Incomplete Input Validation in GlideExpression Script
ServiceNow / Now Platform · affected before utah_patch_10_hot_fix_3
- Severity
- CVSS 9.2 · Critical
- Confidence
- Confirmed
- Exploit status
- Exploited in the wild
- EPSS
- 99.6%
- First observed
- —
- Last observed
- —
Decision summary
What security teams need to know first
Direct answers before the deeper technical record.
Is it exploited?
Yes. KEV Intelligence tracks this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.
Who is affected?
ServiceNow / Now Platform affected before utah_patch_10_hot_fix_3.
What should we do?
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
Overview
Incomplete Input Validation in GlideExpression Script
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.
Vendor
Product
Affected
Status
servicenow
servicenow
Before vancouver_patch_10
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before washington_dc_patch_1_hot_fix_3b
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before washington_dc_patch_2_hot_fix_2
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before washington_dc_patch_3_hot_fix_2
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before washington_dc_patch_4
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before washington_dc_patch_5
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before utah_patch_10_hot_fix_3
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before utah_patch_10a_hot_fix_2
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before utah_patch_10b_hot_fix_1
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before vancouver_patch_6_hot_fix_2
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before vancouver_patch_7_hot_fix_3b
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before vancouver_patch_8_hot_fix_4
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before vancouver_patch_9_hot_fix_1
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before vancouver_patch_10
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before washington_dc_patch_1_hot_fix_3b
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before washington_dc_patch_2_hot_fix_2
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before washington_dc_patch_3_hot_fix_2
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before washington_dc_patch_4
Affected
servicenow
servicenow
Before washington_dc_patch_5
Affected
ServiceNow
Now Platform
Before Utah Patch 10 Hot Fix 3
Affected
ServiceNow
Now Platform
Before Utah Patch 10a Hot Fix 2
Affected
ServiceNow
Now Platform
Before Utah Patch 10b Hot Fix 1
Affected
ServiceNow
Now Platform
Before Vancouver Patch 6 Hot Fix 2
Affected
ServiceNow
Now Platform
Before Vancouver Patch 7 Hot Fix 3b
Affected
ServiceNow
Now Platform
Before Vancouver Patch 8 Hot Fix 4
Affected
- Published
- 10 Jul 2024
- Exploitation Reported
- 29 Jul 2024
- Attack vector
- Remote
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
Tags
nessus_scanner
nuclei_scanner
cisa
CVE References
- CVE Record CVE.org · CVE Record https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-5217
- support.servicenow.com/kb support.servicenow.com · CVE Record https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=...
- support.servicenow.com/kb support.servicenow.com · CVE Record https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=...
- darkreading.com/cloud-security/patchnow-servicenow-critical-... darkreading.com · CVE Record https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/patchnow-servicenow-critic...
Exploitation evidence
Why KEV Intelligence marks this CVE as exploited
Third-party attestation and first-party sensor observation are shown separately so teams can judge the evidence chain.
Exploited in the wild
CISA
Independent exploitation attestation added to the KEV Intelligence record.
Proof of concept available
Nuclei Templates
Public scanner or PoC coverage increases practical exploitability.
Known exploited vulnerability sources
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 |
Detection
Operational artifacts and observed signals
Make the evidence actionable in scanner, SOC, and edge-control workflows.
Observed signals
- Request targets
- 0
- User-Agents
- 0
Raw values available in Pro and Enterprise.
Scanner coverage
Nuclei template detected 25 Apr 2025.
View Nuclei template (opens in new tab)Virtual patch status
No KEV Intelligence virtual patch is currently available. Future rules ship for ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF.
Learn about virtual patches →Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2024/CVE-2024-5217.yaml | 25 Apr 2025 |
Risk and context
Severity, weaknesses, and research context
CVSS v4.0
9.2
Critical
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
99.6%
Weaknesses
All CVSS Scores
CVSS v4.0
9.2
Critical
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
CVSS v3.1
9.8
Critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
ServiceNow - Incomplete Input Validation
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
From disclosure to observed exploitation
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Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Pro API
Automate this intelligence
Confidence, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
- Evidence confidence and provenance
- First-party sensor telemetry
- PoC and scanner references
- Affected versions and enrichment
- Automation-ready JSON delivery
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2024-5217
Free JSON includes basic KEV fields{
"cve_id": "CVE-2024-5217",
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.2,
"cvss_estimated": false,
"epss_score": 0.99628,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 0, "sensors": 0 }
}Early warning alerts
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