How severe is CVE-2024-22894?

CVE-2024-22894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22894 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22894?

CVE-2024-22894 primarily affects Alpha-innotec Heat Pumps Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22894?

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

Does CVE-2024-22894 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22894 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20419.

When was CVE-2024-22894 published?

CVE-2024-22894 was published on 2024-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22894

CVE-2024-22894 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alpha-innotec Heat Pumps Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20419
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Alpha-innotec Heat Pumps Firmware
Published: 2024-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue fixed in AIT-Deutschland Alpha Innotec Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later and Novelan Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the password component in the shadow file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22894?: An issue fixed in AIT-Deutschland Alpha Innotec Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later and Novelan Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the password component in the shadow file.
How severe is CVE-2024-22894?: CVE-2024-22894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22894 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22894?: CVE-2024-22894 primarily affects Alpha-innotec Heat Pumps Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22894?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-22894 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22894 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20419.
When was CVE-2024-22894 published?: CVE-2024-22894 was published on 2024-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:alpha-innotec:heat_pumps_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novelan:heat_pumps_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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