How severe is CVE-2024-28893?

CVE-2024-28893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-28893 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28893?

CVE-2024-28893 affects Hp Softpaqs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28893?

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-2024-28893 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28893 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25959.

When was CVE-2024-28893 published?

CVE-2024-28893 was published on 2024-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28893

CVE-2024-28893 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Softpaqs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-25959
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Hp Softpaqs
Published: 2024-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Certain HP software packages (SoftPaqs) are potentially vulnerable to arbitrary code execution when the SoftPaq configuration file has been modified after extraction. HP has released updated software packages (SoftPaqs).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28893?: Certain HP software packages (SoftPaqs) are potentially vulnerable to arbitrary code execution when the SoftPaq configuration file has been modified after extraction. HP has released updated software packages (SoftPaqs).
How severe is CVE-2024-28893?: CVE-2024-28893 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-28893 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-28893?: CVE-2024-28893 affects Hp Softpaqs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28893?: 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-2024-28893 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28893 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-25959.
When was CVE-2024-28893 published?: CVE-2024-28893 was published on 2024-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_10502451-10502508-16/hpsbhf03931

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:softpaqs:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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