How severe is CVE-2024-28093?

CVE-2024-28093 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-2024-28093 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28093?

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-2024-28093 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28093 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25258.

When was CVE-2024-28093 published?

CVE-2024-28093 was published on 2024-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28093

CVE-2024-28093 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-1392.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25258
Weakness: CWE-1392
Published: 2024-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The TELNET service of AdTran NetVanta 3120 18.01.01.00.E devices is enabled by default, and has default credentials for a root-level account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28093?: The TELNET service of AdTran NetVanta 3120 18.01.01.00.E devices is enabled by default, and has default credentials for a root-level account.
How severe is CVE-2024-28093?: CVE-2024-28093 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-2024-28093 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28093?: 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-2024-28093 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28093 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25258.
When was CVE-2024-28093 published?: CVE-2024-28093 was published on 2024-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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