How severe is CVE-2024-22079?

CVE-2024-22079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-22079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22079?

CVE-2024-22079 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22079?

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-2024-22079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19676.

When was CVE-2024-22079 published?

CVE-2024-22079 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22079

CVE-2024-22079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-24.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19676
Weakness: CWE-24
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. Directory traversal can occur via the system logs download mechanism.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22079?: An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Directory traversal can occur via the system logs download mechanism.
How severe is CVE-2024-22079?: CVE-2024-22079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-22079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22079?: CVE-2024-22079 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22079?: 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-2024-22079 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22079 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19676.
When was CVE-2024-22079 published?: CVE-2024-22079 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)

cpe:2.3:o:elspec-ltd:g5dfr_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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