CVE-2024-8306

Name: CVE-2024-8306
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-11T15:15:18.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8306 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access, loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the workstation when non-admin authenticated user tries to perform privilege escalation by tampering with the binaries.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access, loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the workstation when non-admin authenticated user tries to perform privilege escalation by tampering with the binaries.

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

0.21%

11.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Vijeo Designer	< 6.3
Schneider-Electric	Vijeo Designer	6.3
Schneider-Electric	Vijeo Designer Embedded In Ecostruxure Machine Expert	All versions

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-254-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-254-01.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8306?

How severe is CVE-2024-8306?

CVE-2024-8306 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8306?

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Source: NVD / NIST