How severe is CVE-2024-23492?

CVE-2024-23492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-23492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23492?

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

Does CVE-2024-23492 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23492 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20989.

When was CVE-2024-23492 published?

CVE-2024-23492 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23492

CVE-2024-23492 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-261.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-20989
Weakness: CWE-261
Published: 2024-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A weak encoding is used to transmit credentials for WS203VICM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23492?: A weak encoding is used to transmit credentials for WS203VICM.
How severe is CVE-2024-23492?: CVE-2024-23492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-23492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23492?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23492 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23492 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-20989.
When was CVE-2024-23492 published?: CVE-2024-23492 was published on 2024-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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