How severe is CVE-2024-2617?

CVE-2024-2617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-2617 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2617?

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-2024-2617 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2617 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27566.

When was CVE-2024-2617 published?

CVE-2024-2617 was published on 2024-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2617

CVE-2024-2617 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-358.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27566
Weakness: CWE-358
Published: 2024-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists in the RTU500 that allows for authenticated and authorized users to bypass secure update, if secure update feature was not enabled on all CMUs of a RTU500. If a malicious actor successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could use it to update the RTU500 with unsigned firmware.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2617?: A vulnerability exists in the RTU500 that allows for authenticated and authorized users to bypass secure update, if secure update feature was not enabled on all CMUs of a RTU500. If a malicious actor successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could use it to update the RTU500 with unsigned firmware.
How severe is CVE-2024-2617?: CVE-2024-2617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-2617 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2617?: 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-2024-2617 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2617 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27566.
When was CVE-2024-2617 published?: CVE-2024-2617 was published on 2024-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000199&languageCode=en&Preview=true

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