How severe is CVE-2024-28042?

CVE-2024-28042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-28042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28042?

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-2024-28042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25213.

When was CVE-2024-28042 published?

CVE-2024-28042 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28042

CVE-2024-28042 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-1357.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25213
Weakness: CWE-1357
Published: 2024-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SUBNET Solutions Inc. has identified vulnerabilities in third-party components used in PowerSYSTEM Center.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28042?: SUBNET Solutions Inc. has identified vulnerabilities in third-party components used in PowerSYSTEM Center.
How severe is CVE-2024-28042?: CVE-2024-28042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-28042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28042?: 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-2024-28042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25213.
When was CVE-2024-28042 published?: CVE-2024-28042 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-135-02

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