CVE-2024-28893

Name: CVE-2024-28893
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-01T16:15:07.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-28893 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain HP software packages (SoftPaqs) are potentially vulnerable to arbitrary code execution when the SoftPaq configuration file has been modified after extraction. HP has released updated software packages (SoftPaqs).. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain HP software packages (SoftPaqs) are potentially vulnerable to arbitrary code execution when the SoftPaq configuration file has been modified after extraction. HP has released updated software packages (SoftPaqs).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Softpaqs	All versions

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_10502451-10502508-16/hpsbhf03931Vendor Advisory
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_10502451-10502508-16/hpsbhf03931Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28893?

How severe is CVE-2024-28893?

CVE-2024-28893 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28893?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-28893?

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Source: NVD / NIST