CVE-2024-27942

Name: CVE-2024-27942
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T16:16:27.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-27942 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.5). The affected systems allow any unauthenticated client to disconnect any active user from the server. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM CROSSBOW (All versions < V5.5). The affected systems allow any unauthenticated client to disconnect any active user from the server. An attacker could use this vulnerability to prevent any user to perform actions in the system, causing a denial of service situation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.69%

48.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Ruggedcom Crossbow	< 5.5

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-916916.htmlVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-916916.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-27942?

How severe is CVE-2024-27942?

CVE-2024-27942 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-27942?

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