CVE-2024-27178
CVE-2024-27178 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-24419
- Weakness: CWE-22
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- Last modified:
Description
An attacker can get Remote Code Execution by overwriting files. Overwriting files is enable by falsifying file name variable. This vulnerability can be executed in combination with other vulnerabilities and difficult to execute alone. So, the CVSS score for this vulnerability alone is lower than the score listed in the "Base Score" of this vulnerability. For detail on related other vulnerabilities, please ask to the below contact point. https://www.toshibatec.com/contacts/products/ As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-27178?
- An attacker can get Remote Code Execution by overwriting files. Overwriting files is enable by falsifying file name variable. This vulnerability can be executed in combination with other vulnerabilities and difficult to execute alone. So, the CVSS score for this vulnerability alone is lower than the score listed in the "Base Score" of this vulnerability. For detail on related other vulnerabilities, please ask to the below contact point. https://www.toshibatec.com/contacts/products/ As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
- How severe is CVE-2024-27178?
- CVE-2024-27178 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-2024-27178 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-27178?
- 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-2024-27178 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-27178 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-24419.
- When was CVE-2024-27178 published?
- CVE-2024-27178 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/1
- https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU97136265/index.html
- https://www.toshibatec.com/information/20240531_01.html
- https://www.toshibatec.com/information/pdf/information20240531_01.pdf
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