CVE-2024-45271

Name: CVE-2024-45271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-15T11:15:11.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45271 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An unauthenticated local attacker can gain admin privileges by deploying a config file due to improper input validation.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unauthenticated local attacker can gain admin privileges by deploying a config file due to improper input validation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mbconnectline	Mbnet.Mini Firmware	< 2.3.1
Helmholz	Rex 100 Firmware	< 2.3.1

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-056Third Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-066Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2024-059.txt

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45271?

An unauthenticated local attacker can gain admin privileges by deploying a config file due to improper input validation.

How severe is CVE-2024-45271?

CVE-2024-45271 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45271?

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-2024-45271?

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Source: NVD / NIST