How severe is CVE-2024-22081?

CVE-2024-22081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22081?

CVE-2024-22081 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22081?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-22081 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22081 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19678.

When was CVE-2024-22081 published?

CVE-2024-22081 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22081

CVE-2024-22081 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-444.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19678
Weakness: CWE-444
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. Unauthenticated memory corruption can occur in the HTTP header parsing mechanism.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22081?: An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Unauthenticated memory corruption can occur in the HTTP header parsing mechanism.
How severe is CVE-2024-22081?: CVE-2024-22081 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22081?: CVE-2024-22081 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22081?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-22081 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22081 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19678.
When was CVE-2024-22081 published?: CVE-2024-22081 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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