How severe is CVE-2024-29071?

CVE-2024-29071 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-2024-29071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29071?

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-2024-29071 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29071 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26116.

When was CVE-2024-29071 published?

CVE-2024-29071 was published on 2024-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29071

CVE-2024-29071 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-1391.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26116
Weakness: CWE-1391
Published: 2024-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HGW BL1500HM Ver 002.001.013 and earlier contains a use of week credentials issue. A network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker may change the system settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29071?: HGW BL1500HM Ver 002.001.013 and earlier contains a use of week credentials issue. A network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker may change the system settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-29071?: CVE-2024-29071 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-2024-29071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29071?: 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-2024-29071 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29071 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26116.
When was CVE-2024-29071 published?: CVE-2024-29071 was published on 2024-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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