How severe is CVE-2020-24628?

CVE-2020-24628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24628?

CVE-2020-24628 affects Hpe Kvm Ip Console Switch G2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24628?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-24628 published?

CVE-2020-24628 was published on 2020-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24628

CVE-2020-24628 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Kvm Ip Console Switch G2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Hpe Kvm Ip Console Switch G2 Firmware
Published: 2020-10-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote code injection vulnerability was discovered in HPE KVM IP Console Switches version(s): G2 4x1Ex32 Prior to 2.8.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24628?: A remote code injection vulnerability was discovered in HPE KVM IP Console Switches version(s): G2 4x1Ex32 Prior to 2.8.3.
How severe is CVE-2020-24628?: CVE-2020-24628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24628?: CVE-2020-24628 affects Hpe Kvm Ip Console Switch G2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24628?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-24628 published?: CVE-2020-24628 was published on 2020-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf04044en_us

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:kvm_ip_console_switch_g2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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