CVE-2024-5217 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-5217: Incomplete Input Validation in GlideExpression Script

Vendor Servicenow
Product Now Platform
Weakness CWE-184
KEV Status Known Exploited
Published July 10, 2024
Last update October 21, 2025
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CVSS base score

9.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality —
Integrity —

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

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

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

July 10, 2024 CVE published
October 21, 2025 Record updated