CVE-2024-39148

Name: CVE-2024-39148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-01T16:15:49.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-39148 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The service wmp-agent of KerOS prior 5.12 does not properly validate so-called ‘magic URLs’ allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands as root when the service is reachable over network. Typically, the service is protected via local firewall.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The service wmp-agent of KerOS prior 5.12 does not properly validate so-called ‘magic URLs’ allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands as root when the service is reachable over network. Typically, the service is protected via local firewall.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kerlink	Keros	>= 5.0, < 5.12

References

https://keros.docs.kerlink.com/security/security_advisories_kerOS5Vendor Advisory
https://www.bdosecurity.de/en-gb/advisories/cve-2024-39148Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39148?

How severe is CVE-2024-39148?

CVE-2024-39148 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39148?

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