CVE-2024-51406

Name: CVE-2024-51406
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-01T14:15:07.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-51406 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Floodlight SDN Open Flow Controller v.1.2 has an issue that allows local hosts to build fake LLDP packets that allow specific clusters to be missed by Floodlight, which in turn leads to missed hosts inside and outside the cluster.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Floodlight SDN Open Flow Controller v.1.2 has an issue that allows local hosts to build fake LLDP packets that allow specific clusters to be missed by Floodlight, which in turn leads to missed hosts inside and outside the cluster.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-290

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Projectfloodlight	Open Sdn Controller	1.2

References

https://github.com/floodlight/floodlightProduct
https://github.com/floodlight/floodlight/issues/870Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10246976Technical Description

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51406?

How severe is CVE-2024-51406?

CVE-2024-51406 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51406?

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