How severe is CVE-2024-28099?

CVE-2024-28099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-28099 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28099?

CVE-2024-28099 affects Keyence Vt Studio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28099?

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-2024-28099 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28099 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25263.

When was CVE-2024-28099 published?

CVE-2024-28099 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28099

CVE-2024-28099 is a high-severity vulnerability in Keyence Vt Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25263
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Keyence Vt Studio
Published: 2024-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VT STUDIO Ver.8.32 and earlier contains an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries. As a result, arbitrary code may be executed with the privileges of the running application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28099?: VT STUDIO Ver.8.32 and earlier contains an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries. As a result, arbitrary code may be executed with the privileges of the running application.
How severe is CVE-2024-28099?: CVE-2024-28099 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-28099 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28099?: CVE-2024-28099 affects Keyence Vt Studio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28099?: 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-2024-28099 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28099 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25263.
When was CVE-2024-28099 published?: CVE-2024-28099 was published on 2024-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:keyence:vt_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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