How severe is CVE-2024-21796?

CVE-2024-21796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-21796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21796?

CVE-2024-21796 primarily affects Dfeg Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21796?

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

Does CVE-2024-21796 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21796 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19410.

When was CVE-2024-21796 published?

CVE-2024-21796 was published on 2024-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21796

CVE-2024-21796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dfeg Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19410
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Dfeg Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool
Published: 2024-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Construction Edition) prior to Ver1.0.4 and Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Design & Survey Edition) prior to Ver1.0.4 improperly restrict XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21796?: Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Construction Edition) prior to Ver1.0.4 and Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool (Design & Survey Edition) prior to Ver1.0.4 improperly restrict XML external entity references (XXE). By processing a specially crafted XML file, arbitrary files on the system may be read by an attacker.
How severe is CVE-2024-21796?: CVE-2024-21796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-21796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21796?: CVE-2024-21796 primarily affects Dfeg Electronic Deliverables Creation Support Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21796 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21796 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19410.
When was CVE-2024-21796 published?: CVE-2024-21796 was published on 2024-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dfeg:electronic_deliverables_creation_support_tool:*:*:*:*:*:construction:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dfeg:electronic_deliverables_creation_support_tool:*:*:*:*:*:design_\&_survey:*:*

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