CVE-2024-8531

Name: CVE-2024-8531
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-11T14:15:06.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8531 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability exists that could compromise the Data Center Expert software when an upgrade bundle is manipulated to include arbitrary bash scripts that are executed as root.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability exists that could compromise the Data Center Expert software when an upgrade bundle is manipulated to include arbitrary bash scripts that are executed as root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-282-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-282-01.pdf

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8531?

How severe is CVE-2024-8531?

CVE-2024-8531 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8531?

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