CVE-2024-1040
CVE-2024-1040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gesslergmbh Web-master Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-327.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16816
- Weakness: CWE-327
- Affected product: Gesslergmbh Web-master Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Gessler GmbH WEB-MASTER user account is stored using a weak hashing algorithm. The attacker can restore the passwords by breaking the hashes stored on the device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-1040?
- Gessler GmbH WEB-MASTER user account is stored using a weak hashing algorithm. The attacker can restore the passwords by breaking the hashes stored on the device.
- How severe is CVE-2024-1040?
- CVE-2024-1040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-1040 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-1040?
- CVE-2024-1040 affects Gesslergmbh Web-master Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-1040?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-1040 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-1040 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16816.
- When was CVE-2024-1040 published?
- CVE-2024-1040 was published on 2024-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:gesslergmbh:web-master_firmware:7.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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