How severe is CVE-2024-22078?

CVE-2024-22078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22078 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22078?

CVE-2024-22078 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22078?

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-2024-22078 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22078 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19675.

When was CVE-2024-22078 published?

CVE-2024-22078 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22078

CVE-2024-22078 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-280.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19675
Weakness: CWE-280
Affected product: Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware
Published: 2024-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Privilege escalation can occur via world writable files. The network configuration script has weak filesystem permissions. This results in write access for all authenticated users and the possibility to escalate from user privileges to administrative privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22078?: An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Privilege escalation can occur via world writable files. The network configuration script has weak filesystem permissions. This results in write access for all authenticated users and the possibility to escalate from user privileges to administrative privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-22078?: CVE-2024-22078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22078 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22078?: CVE-2024-22078 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22078?: 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-2024-22078 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22078 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19675.
When was CVE-2024-22078 published?: CVE-2024-22078 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.elspec-ltd.com/support/security-advisories/

Affected products (1)

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