ServiceNow Now Platform improper validation of specified type of input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in ServiceNow Now Platform. This affects an unknown function. This manipulation causes improper validation of specified type of input. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-4879. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in ServiceNow Now Platform (version now known). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified type of input vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1287. The product receives input that is expected to be of a certain type, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually of the expected type. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

ServiceNow has addressed an input validation vulnerability that was identified in Vancouver and Washington, D.C. 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.

The weakness was released by Adam Kues as KB1645154. The advisory is shared at support.servicenow.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-4879 since 05/14/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/14/2025).

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 214850 (ServiceNow Platform Input Validation (CVE-2024-4879) (Direct Check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 07/29/2024 with a due date of 08/19/2024:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Applying the patch Utah Patch 10 Hot Fix 3/Utah Patch 10a Hot Fix 2/Vancouver Patch 6 Hot Fix 2/Vancouver Patch 7 Hot Fix 3b/Vancouver Patch 8 Hot Fix 4/Vancouver Patch 9/Vancouver Patch 10/Washington DC Patch 1 Hot Fix 2b/Washington DC Patch 2 Hot Fix 2 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (52410) and Tenable (214850). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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• ServiceNow

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• Now Platform

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper validation of specified type of input
CWE: CWE-1287 / CWE-20
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 214850
Nessus Name: ServiceNow Platform Input Validation (CVE-2024-4879) (Direct Check)

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Patch: Utah Patch 10 Hot Fix 3/Utah Patch 10a Hot Fix 2/Vancouver Patch 6 Hot Fix 2/Vancouver Patch 7 Hot Fix 3b/Vancouver Patch 8 Hot Fix 4/Vancouver Patch 9/Vancouver Patch 10/Washington DC Patch 1 Hot Fix 2b/Washington DC Patch 2 Hot Fix 2

Timelineinfo

05/14/2024 🔍
07/10/2024 +57 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: KB1645154
Researcher: Adam Kues
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-4879 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-4879
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-271081
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2024 18:46
Updated: 08/14/2025 03:45
Changes: 07/10/2024 18:46 (64), 07/10/2024 18:47 (1), 07/11/2024 09:18 (1), 07/12/2024 10:12 (1), 07/29/2024 19:25 (13), 07/30/2024 01:27 (10), 07/30/2024 18:29 (10), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 01/31/2025 21:16 (2), 03/19/2025 20:06 (2), 08/14/2025 03:45 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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