CVE-2024-22894

Name: CVE-2024-22894
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-30T10:15:09.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-22894 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue fixed in AIT-Deutschland Alpha Innotec Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later and Novelan Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the password component in the shadow file.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue fixed in AIT-Deutschland Alpha Innotec Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later and Novelan Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the password component in the shadow file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alpha-Innotec	Heat Pumps Firmware	< 2.88.3
Alpha-Innotec	Heat Pumps Firmware	>= 3.0.0, < 3.89.0
Alpha-Innotec	Heat Pumps Firmware	>= 4.0.0, < 4.81.3
Novelan	Heat Pumps Firmware	< 2.88.3
Novelan	Heat Pumps Firmware	>= 3.0.0, < 3.89.0
Novelan	Heat Pumps Firmware	>= 4.0.0, < 4.81.3

References

https://github.com/Jaarden/AlphaInnotec-Password-Vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Jaarden/CVE-2024-22894Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Jaarden/AlphaInnotec-Password-Vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Jaarden/CVE-2024-22894Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 30, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22894?

How severe is CVE-2024-22894?

CVE-2024-22894 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22894?

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