How severe is CVE-2024-20685?

CVE-2024-20685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20685?

CVE-2024-20685 affects Microsoft Azure Private 5g Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20685?

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

Does CVE-2024-20685 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20685 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18400.

When was CVE-2024-20685 published?

CVE-2024-20685 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20685

CVE-2024-20685 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Private 5g Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-130.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18400
Weakness: CWE-130
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Private 5g Core
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Azure Private 5G Core Denial of Service Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20685?: Azure Private 5G Core Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-20685?: CVE-2024-20685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20685?: CVE-2024-20685 affects Microsoft Azure Private 5g Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20685?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20685 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20685 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18400.
When was CVE-2024-20685 published?: CVE-2024-20685 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-20685

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_private_5g_core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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