How severe is CVE-2024-11946?

CVE-2024-11946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-11946 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-11946?

CVE-2024-11946 primarily affects Ixsystems Truenas Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11946?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-11946 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-11946 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34369.

When was CVE-2024-11946 published?

CVE-2024-11946 was published on 2024-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-11946

CVE-2024-11946 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ixsystems Truenas Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34369
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Ixsystems Truenas Firmware
Published: 2024-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

iXsystems TrueNAS CORE fetch_plugin_packagesites tar Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to tamper with firmware update files on affected installations of iXsystems TrueNAS devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of firmware updates. The issue results from the use of an insecure protocol to deliver updates. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-25668.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-11946?: iXsystems TrueNAS CORE fetch_plugin_packagesites tar Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to tamper with firmware update files on affected installations of iXsystems TrueNAS devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of firmware updates. The issue results from the use of an insecure protocol to deliver updates. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-25668.
How severe is CVE-2024-11946?: CVE-2024-11946 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-11946 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-11946?: CVE-2024-11946 primarily affects Ixsystems Truenas Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11946?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-11946 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-11946 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34369.
When was CVE-2024-11946 published?: CVE-2024-11946 was published on 2024-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

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cpe:2.3:o:ixsystems:truenas_firmware:13.0:u1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:ixsystems:truenas_firmware:13.0:u3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ixsystems:truenas_firmware:13.0:u4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:ixsystems:truenas_firmware:13.0:u5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ixsystems:truenas_firmware:13.0:u5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ixsystems:truenas_firmware:13.0:u5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ixsystems:truenas_firmware:13.0:u6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ixsystems:truenas_firmware:13.0:u6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ixsystems:truenas_firmware:13.0:u6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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