How severe is CVE-2024-28020?

CVE-2024-28020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-28020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28020?

CVE-2024-28020 primarily affects Hitachienergy Foxman-un. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28020?

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-2024-28020 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28020 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25194.

When was CVE-2024-28020 published?

CVE-2024-28020 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28020

CVE-2024-28020 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hitachienergy Foxman-un with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-286.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25194
Weakness: CWE-286
Affected product: Hitachienergy Foxman-un
Published: 2024-06-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A user/password reuse vulnerability exists in the FOXMAN-UN/UNEM application and server management. If exploited a malicious high-privileged user could use the passwords and login information through complex routines to extend access on the server and other services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28020?: A user/password reuse vulnerability exists in the FOXMAN-UN/UNEM application and server management. If exploited a malicious high-privileged user could use the passwords and login information through complex routines to extend access on the server and other services.
How severe is CVE-2024-28020?: CVE-2024-28020 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-28020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28020?: CVE-2024-28020 primarily affects Hitachienergy Foxman-un. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28020?: 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-2024-28020 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28020 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25194.
When was CVE-2024-28020 published?: CVE-2024-28020 was published on 2024-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:r15b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:r16a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:r16b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:r15a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:r15b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:r16a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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