CVE-2024-34517

MEDIUM

Published May 7, 2024 Modified Apr 21, 2025 CWE-471

Description

The Cypher component in Neo4j 5.0.0 through 5.18 mishandles IMMUTABLE privileges in some situations where an attacker already has admin access.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-471 CWE-471

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
neo4j	neo4j	5.0.0 — 5.19.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://neo4j.com/security/cve-2024-34517/ https://neo4j.com/security/cve-2024-34517/

Other References

https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p343-9qwp-pqxv https://github.com/neo4j/neo4j/wiki/Neo4j-5-changelog#cypher https://trust.neo4j.com https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p343-9qwp-pqxv https://github.com/neo4j/neo4j/wiki/Neo4j-5-changelog#cypher https://trust.neo4j.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-34517? +

The Cypher component in Neo4j 5.0.0 through 5.18 mishandles IMMUTABLE privileges in some situations where an attacker already has admin access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-34517? +

CVE-2024-34517 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-34517? +

CVE-2024-34517 affects products from neo4j, specifically: neo4j. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-34517? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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Quick Facts

CVSS Score: 6.5
Severity: MEDIUM
Published: May 7, 2024

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