CVE-2024-23971
CVE-2024-23971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chargepoint Home Flex Nema 14-50 Plug Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21397
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Chargepoint Home Flex Nema 14-50 Plug Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ChargePoint Home Flex charging stations. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of OCPP messages. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-23971?
- This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of ChargePoint Home Flex charging stations. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of OCPP messages. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
- How severe is CVE-2024-23971?
- CVE-2024-23971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-23971 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-23971?
- CVE-2024-23971 primarily affects Chargepoint Home Flex Nema 14-50 Plug Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-23971?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-23971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-23971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21397.
- When was CVE-2024-23971 published?
- CVE-2024-23971 was published on 2025-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:chargepoint:home_flex_nema_14-50_plug_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:chargepoint:home_flex_hardwired_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:chargepoint:home_flex_nema_6-50_plug_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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