How severe is CVE-2024-23922?

CVE-2024-23922 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-2024-23922 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-23922?

CVE-2024-23922 affects Sony Xav-ax5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-23922?

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

Does CVE-2024-23922 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-23922 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21352.

When was CVE-2024-23922 published?

CVE-2024-23922 was published on 2024-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-23922

CVE-2024-23922 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sony Xav-ax5500 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21352
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Sony Xav-ax5500 Firmware
Published: 2024-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sony XAV-AX5500 Insufficient Firmware Update Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sony XAV-AX5500 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of software updates. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of software update packages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-22939

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-23922?: Sony XAV-AX5500 Insufficient Firmware Update Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sony XAV-AX5500 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of software updates. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of software update packages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-22939
How severe is CVE-2024-23922?: CVE-2024-23922 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-2024-23922 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-23922?: CVE-2024-23922 affects Sony Xav-ax5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-23922?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-23922 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-23922 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21352.
When was CVE-2024-23922 published?: CVE-2024-23922 was published on 2024-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:sony:xav-ax5500_firmware:1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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