How severe is CVE-2024-28809?

CVE-2024-28809 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-2024-28809 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28809?

CVE-2024-28809 affects Nokia Hit 7300 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28809?

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-2024-28809 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28809 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25895.

When was CVE-2024-28809 published?

CVE-2024-28809 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28809

CVE-2024-28809 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nokia Hit 7300 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25895
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Nokia Hit 7300 Firmware
Published: 2024-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Infinera hiT 7300 5.60.50. Cleartext storage of sensitive password in firmware update packages allows attackers to access various appliance services via hardcoded credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28809?: An issue was discovered in Infinera hiT 7300 5.60.50. Cleartext storage of sensitive password in firmware update packages allows attackers to access various appliance services via hardcoded credentials.
How severe is CVE-2024-28809?: CVE-2024-28809 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-2024-28809 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28809?: CVE-2024-28809 affects Nokia Hit 7300 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28809?: 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-2024-28809 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28809 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25895.
When was CVE-2024-28809 published?: CVE-2024-28809 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cvcn.gov.it/cvcn/cve/CVE-2024-28809

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nokia:hit_7300_firmware:5.60.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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