CVE-2024-28066
CVE-2024-28066 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mitel 6940w Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-259.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25233
- Weakness: CWE-259
- Affected product: Mitel 6940w Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Unify CP IP Phone firmware 1.10.4.3, Weak Credentials are used (a hardcoded root password).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-28066?
- In Unify CP IP Phone firmware 1.10.4.3, Weak Credentials are used (a hardcoded root password).
- How severe is CVE-2024-28066?
- CVE-2024-28066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-28066 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-28066?
- CVE-2024-28066 primarily affects Mitel 6940w Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-28066?
- 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-2024-28066 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-28066 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25233.
- When was CVE-2024-28066 published?
- CVE-2024-28066 was published on 2024-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (14)
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:6940w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:6930w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:6920w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:6970_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:6915_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:6910_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:6905_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:openscape_cp710_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:openscape_cp410_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:openscape_cp210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:openscape_cp110_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:openscape_cpx10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:openscape_dect_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:mitel:700d_dect_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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