How severe is CVE-2024-23601?

CVE-2024-23601 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-2024-23601 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23601?

CVE-2024-23601 primarily affects Automationdirect P3-550e Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23601?

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-2024-23601 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23601 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21095.

When was CVE-2024-23601 published?

CVE-2024-23601 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23601

CVE-2024-23601 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Automationdirect P3-550e 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21095
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Automationdirect P3-550e Firmware
Published: 2024-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A code injection vulnerability exists in the scan_lib.bin functionality of AutomationDirect P3-550E 1.2.10.9. A specially crafted scan_lib.bin can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23601?: A code injection vulnerability exists in the scan_lib.bin functionality of AutomationDirect P3-550E 1.2.10.9. A specially crafted scan_lib.bin can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-23601?: CVE-2024-23601 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-2024-23601 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23601?: CVE-2024-23601 primarily affects Automationdirect P3-550e Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23601?: 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-2024-23601 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23601 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21095.
When was CVE-2024-23601 published?: CVE-2024-23601 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-550e_firmware:1.2.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-550e_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-550_firmware:1.2.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-550_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-530_firmware:1.2.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p3-530_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p2-550_firmware:1.2.10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p2-550_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p1-550_firmware:1.2.10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p1-550_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p1-540_firmware:1.2.10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:p1-540_firmware:4.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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