How severe is CVE-2024-3016?

CVE-2024-3016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-3016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3016?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-3016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31624.

When was CVE-2024-3016 published?

CVE-2024-3016 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3016

CVE-2024-3016 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-912.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31624
Weakness: CWE-912
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NEC Platforms DT900 and DT900S Series 5.0.0.0 – v5.3.4.4, v5.4.0.0 – v5.6.0.20 allows an attacker to access a non-documented the system settings to change settings via local network with unauthenticated user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3016?: NEC Platforms DT900 and DT900S Series 5.0.0.0 – v5.3.4.4, v5.4.0.0 – v5.6.0.20 allows an attacker to access a non-documented the system settings to change settings via local network with unauthenticated user.
How severe is CVE-2024-3016?: CVE-2024-3016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-3016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-3016 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3016 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31624.
When was CVE-2024-3016 published?: CVE-2024-3016 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jpn.nec.com/security-info/secinfo/nv24-002_en.html

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