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CVE-2024-22078

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.64%

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CVE-2024-22078 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Privilege escalation can occur via world writable files. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Privilege escalation can occur via world writable files. The network configuration script has weak filesystem permissions. This results in write access for all authenticated users and the possibility to escalate from user privileges to administrative privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Elspec-LtdG5dfr Firmware< 1.2.1.12

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22078?
An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Privilege escalation can occur via world writable files. The network configuration script has weak filesystem permissions. This results in write access for all authenticated users and the possibility to escalate from user privileges to administrative privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-22078?
CVE-2024-22078 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22078?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST