How severe is CVE-2024-14028?

CVE-2024-14028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-14028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-14028?

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

Does CVE-2024-14028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-14028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55506.

When was CVE-2024-14028 published?

CVE-2024-14028 was published on 2026-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-14028

CVE-2024-14028 is a medium-severity vulnerability 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55506
Weakness: CWE-416
Published: 2026-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use after free vulnerability in Softing smartLink HW-DP or smartLink HW-PN webserver allows HTTP DoS. This issue affects: smartLink HW-DP: through 1.31 smartLink HW-PN: before 1.02.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-14028?: Use after free vulnerability in Softing smartLink HW-DP or smartLink HW-PN webserver allows HTTP DoS. This issue affects: smartLink HW-DP: through 1.31 smartLink HW-PN: before 1.02.
How severe is CVE-2024-14028?: CVE-2024-14028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-14028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-14028?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-14028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-14028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55506.
When was CVE-2024-14028 published?: CVE-2024-14028 was published on 2026-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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