How severe is CVE-2024-2648?

CVE-2024-2648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-2648 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2648?

CVE-2024-2648 affects Netentsec Application Security Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2648?

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

Does CVE-2024-2648 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2648 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27597.

When was CVE-2024-2648 published?

CVE-2024-2648 was published on 2024-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2648

CVE-2024-2648 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netentsec Application Security Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-91.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27597
Weakness: CWE-91
Affected product: Netentsec Application Security Gateway
Published: 2024-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file /nac/naccheck.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to improper neutralization of data within xpath expressions. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-257286 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2648?: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3. Affected is an unknown function of the file /nac/naccheck.php. The manipulation of the argument username leads to improper neutralization of data within xpath expressions. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-257286 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-2648?: CVE-2024-2648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-2648 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-2648?: CVE-2024-2648 affects Netentsec Application Security Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2648?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-2648 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2648 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27597.
When was CVE-2024-2648 published?: CVE-2024-2648 was published on 2024-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netentsec:application_security_gateway:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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