Full Report
VulnCheck observed 768 public reports of CVEs exploited in the wild for the first time in 2024, a 20% rise compared to 2023
Analysis Summary
This article provides a high-level summary of vulnerability trends observed in 2024, specifically noting the number of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that were exploited in the wild for the first time that year, based on data from VulnCheck. Since the source is an aggregate report and does not detail specific CVEs, the summary below reflects the general findings of the report.
# Vulnerability: Aggregate Count of In-the-Wild Exploited CVEs in 2024
## CVE Details
- CVE ID: Not applicable (This summary covers 768 distinct CVEs)
- CVSS Score: Not applicable (Scores vary across the 768 CVEs)
- CWE: Not applicable
## Affected Systems
- Products: Not specified (The report covers CVEs across the entire software ecosystem)
- Versions: Not specified
- Configurations: Not specified
## Vulnerability Description
The report indicates that 768 distinct CVEs were publicly reported as being exploited in the wild for the first time during 2024. This represents a 20% increase in newly observed in-the-wild exploitation compared to 2023 (639 CVEs). Approximately 23.6% of these vulnerabilities were exploited as zero-days (on or before public disclosure).
## Exploitation
- Status: Exploited in the wild (768 CVEs confirmed exploited)
- Complexity: Varies significantly across the reported CVEs.
- Attack Vector: Varies significantly across the reported CVEs.
## Impact
- Confidentiality: Varies based on the specific vulnerability exploited.
- Integrity: Varies based on the specific vulnerability exploited.
- Availability: Varies based on the specific vulnerability exploited.
## Remediation
Since this is an aggregate report, specific patches for individual CVEs are not provided. Remediation efforts must focus on the specific products identified in official security advisories corresponding to the 768 exploited CVEs.
### Patches
- **Actionable Step:** Organizations must prioritize patching any known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs) identified by CISA KEV catalog and other threat intelligence feeds, especially those disclosed during 2024.
### Workarounds
- **Actionable Step:** Implement compensating controls or temporary mitigations for any high-risk or actively exploited vulnerabilities where patching is not immediately feasible.
## Detection
- **Indicators of Compromise (IoCs):** Dependent on the specific 768 CVEs being tracked. Organizations should monitor threat intelligence feeds for IoCs related to recently disclosed and exploited flaws.
- **Detection Methods and Tools:** Utilize vulnerability scanners, EDR tools, and network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) capable of identifying traffic patterns associated with known exploit techniques for the vulnerabilities disclosed in 2024.
## References
- Vendor advisories for the specific 768 CVEs impacting the environment.
- Relevant links - defanged:
- VulnCheck data source (Implied)
- hxxps://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cves-exploited-wild-2024/