How severe is CVE-2024-12742?

CVE-2024-12742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-12742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12742?

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.

Does CVE-2024-12742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54011.

When was CVE-2024-12742 published?

CVE-2024-12742 was published on 2025-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12742

CVE-2024-12742 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 8.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54011
Weakness: CWE-502
Published: 2025-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in NI G Web Development Software that may result in arbitrary code execution.  Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted project file.  This vulnerability affects G Web Development Software 2022 Q3 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12742?: A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in NI G Web Development Software that may result in arbitrary code execution.  Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted project file.  This vulnerability affects G Web Development Software 2022 Q3 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2024-12742?: CVE-2024-12742 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-12742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12742?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-12742 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12742 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54011.
When was CVE-2024-12742 published?: CVE-2024-12742 was published on 2025-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/deserialization-of-untrusted-data-vulnerability-in-ni-g-web-deve.html

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