How severe is CVE-2024-28812?

CVE-2024-28812 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-2024-28812 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28812?

CVE-2024-28812 affects Nokia Hit 7300 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28812?

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-2024-28812 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28812 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25898.

When was CVE-2024-28812 published?

CVE-2024-28812 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28812

CVE-2024-28812 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25898
Weakness: CWE-798
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. A hidden SSH service (on the local management network interface) with hardcoded credentials allows attackers to access the appliance operating system (with highest privileges) via an SSH connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28812?: An issue was discovered in Infinera hiT 7300 5.60.50. A hidden SSH service (on the local management network interface) with hardcoded credentials allows attackers to access the appliance operating system (with highest privileges) via an SSH connection.
How severe is CVE-2024-28812?: CVE-2024-28812 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-2024-28812 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28812?: CVE-2024-28812 affects Nokia Hit 7300 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28812?: 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-2024-28812 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28812 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25898.
When was CVE-2024-28812 published?: CVE-2024-28812 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cvcn.gov.it/cvcn/cve/CVE-2024-28812

Affected products (1)

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

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