How severe is CVE-2024-22085?

CVE-2024-22085 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-22085 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22085?

CVE-2024-22085 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22085?

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

Does CVE-2024-22085 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22085 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19682.

When was CVE-2024-22085 published?

CVE-2024-22085 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22085

CVE-2024-22085 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19682
Weakness: CWE-276
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. The shadow file is world readable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22085?: An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. The shadow file is world readable.
How severe is CVE-2024-22085?: CVE-2024-22085 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-22085 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22085?: CVE-2024-22085 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22085?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-22085 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22085 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19682.
When was CVE-2024-22085 published?: CVE-2024-22085 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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