How severe is CVE-2024-29461?

CVE-2024-29461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-29461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29461?

CVE-2024-29461 affects Projectfloodlight Open Sdn Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29461?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-29461 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29461 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26467.

When was CVE-2024-29461 published?

CVE-2024-29461 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29461

CVE-2024-29461 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Projectfloodlight Open Sdn Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26467
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Projectfloodlight Open Sdn Controller
Published: 2024-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Floodlight SDN OpenFlow Controller v.1.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the datapath id component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29461?: An issue in Floodlight SDN OpenFlow Controller v.1.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the datapath id component.
How severe is CVE-2024-29461?: CVE-2024-29461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-29461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29461?: CVE-2024-29461 affects Projectfloodlight Open Sdn Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29461 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29461 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26467.
When was CVE-2024-29461 published?: CVE-2024-29461 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:projectfloodlight:open_sdn_controller:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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