CVE-2024-42639

Name: CVE-2024-42639
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-16T18:15:10.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42639 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. H3C GR1100-P v100R009 was discovered to use a hardcoded password in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

H3C GR1100-P v100R009 was discovered to use a hardcoded password in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-259

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
H3c	Gr1100-P Firmware	100r009

References

https://palm-vertebra-fe9.notion.site/H3C-GR1100-PV100R009-was-discovered-to-contain-a-hardcoded-824141daa44f4c52a914860c6e4a7684Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.h3c.com/cn/d_202308/1912371_30005_0.htmProduct

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42639?

H3C GR1100-P v100R009 was discovered to use a hardcoded password in /etc/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

How severe is CVE-2024-42639?

CVE-2024-42639 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42639?

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