How severe is CVE-2024-24279?

CVE-2024-24279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-24279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-24279?

CVE-2024-24279 affects Secdiskapp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24279?

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-2024-24279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-24279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21703.

When was CVE-2024-24279 published?

CVE-2024-24279 was published on 2024-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-24279

CVE-2024-24279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Secdiskapp 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-261.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-21703
Weakness: CWE-261
Affected product: Secdiskapp
Published: 2024-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in secdiskapp 1.5.1 (management program for NewQ Fingerprint Encryption Super Speed Flash Disk) allows attackers to gain escalated privileges via vsVerifyPassword and vsSetFingerPrintPower functions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24279?: An issue in secdiskapp 1.5.1 (management program for NewQ Fingerprint Encryption Super Speed Flash Disk) allows attackers to gain escalated privileges via vsVerifyPassword and vsSetFingerPrintPower functions.
How severe is CVE-2024-24279?: CVE-2024-24279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-24279?: CVE-2024-24279 affects Secdiskapp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24279?: 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-2024-24279 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-24279 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-21703.
When was CVE-2024-24279 published?: CVE-2024-24279 was published on 2024-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/BossSecuLab/Vulnerability_Reporting/security/advisories/GHSA-9fj6-vr9p-px49

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:secdiskapp:secdiskapp:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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