How severe is CVE-2024-12993?

CVE-2024-12993 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2024-12993 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12993?

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

Does CVE-2024-12993 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12993 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51251.

When was CVE-2024-12993 published?

CVE-2024-12993 was published on 2024-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12993

CVE-2024-12993 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.8. 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51251
Weakness: CWE-497
Published: 2024-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Infinix devices contain a pre-loaded "com.rlk.weathers" application, that exposes an unsecured content provider. An attacker can communicate with the provider and reveal the user’s location without any privileges. After multiple attempts to contact the vendor we did not receive any answer. We suppose this issue affects all Infinix Mobile devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12993?: Infinix devices contain a pre-loaded "com.rlk.weathers" application, that exposes an unsecured content provider. An attacker can communicate with the provider and reveal the user’s location without any privileges. After multiple attempts to contact the vendor we did not receive any answer. We suppose this issue affects all Infinix Mobile devices.
How severe is CVE-2024-12993?: CVE-2024-12993 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2024-12993 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12993?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12993 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12993 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51251.
When was CVE-2024-12993 published?: CVE-2024-12993 was published on 2024-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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