How severe is CVE-2024-26290?

CVE-2024-26290 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2024-26290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26290?

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-2024-26290 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26290 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23561.

When was CVE-2024-26290 published?

CVE-2024-26290 was published on 2025-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26290

CVE-2024-26290 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23561
Weakness: CWE-20
Published: 2025-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Avid Avid NEXIS E-series on Linux, Avid Avid NEXIS F-series on Linux, Avid Avid NEXIS PRO+ on Linux, Avid System Director Appliance (SDA+) on Linux allows code execution on underlying operating system with root permissions.This issue affects Avid NEXIS E-series: before 2024.6.0; Avid NEXIS F-series: before 2024.6.0; Avid NEXIS PRO+: before 2024.6.0; System Director Appliance (SDA+): before 2024.6.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26290?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Avid Avid NEXIS E-series on Linux, Avid Avid NEXIS F-series on Linux, Avid Avid NEXIS PRO+ on Linux, Avid System Director Appliance (SDA+) on Linux allows code execution on underlying operating system with root permissions.This issue affects Avid NEXIS E-series: before 2024.6.0; Avid NEXIS F-series: before 2024.6.0; Avid NEXIS PRO+: before 2024.6.0; System Director Appliance (SDA+): before 2024.6.0.
How severe is CVE-2024-26290?: CVE-2024-26290 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-26290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26290?: 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-2024-26290 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26290 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23561.
When was CVE-2024-26290 published?: CVE-2024-26290 was published on 2025-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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