ServiceNow - RCE (CVE-2024-5217)
321Exploiting IPs reported
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.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2024-5217 is a high-severity vulnerability in ServiceNow’s Now Platform that could allow unauthenticated remote code execution through improper input validation.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 10th of March 2025.
Insights from the CrowdSec network reveal that the attackers trying to exploit CVE-2024-5217 are composed of a fairly even mix of opportunistic and targeted actors. Some attackers employ preliminary reconnaissance, while others use indiscriminate scanning. Telemetry from the CrowdSec network also shows that exploitation activity for CVE-2024-5217 remains steady week-over-week. Attack volumes are consistent with long-term trends, indicating sustained interest from threat actors. CVE-2024-5217 continues to be an active part of the threat landscape and will likely remain this way for the forseeable future.
Attempts to exploit this flaw typically manifest in requests to URLs containing /login.do?jvar_page_title=<style>.
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