How severe is CVE-2024-31161?

CVE-2024-31161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-31161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-31161?

CVE-2024-31161 affects Asus Download Master. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31161?

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-2024-31161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-31161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29065.

When was CVE-2024-31161 published?

CVE-2024-31161 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-31161

CVE-2024-31161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Download Master with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-29065
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Asus Download Master
Published: 2024-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The upload functionality of ASUS Download Master does not properly filter user input. Remote attackers with administrative privilege can exploit this vulnerability to upload any file to any location. They may even upload malicious web page files to the website directory, allowing arbitrary system commands to be executed upon browsing the webpage.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31161?: The upload functionality of ASUS Download Master does not properly filter user input. Remote attackers with administrative privilege can exploit this vulnerability to upload any file to any location. They may even upload malicious web page files to the website directory, allowing arbitrary system commands to be executed upon browsing the webpage.
How severe is CVE-2024-31161?: CVE-2024-31161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-31161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-31161?: CVE-2024-31161 affects Asus Download Master. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31161?: 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-2024-31161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-31161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29065.
When was CVE-2024-31161 published?: CVE-2024-31161 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:asus:download_master:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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