How severe is CVE-2024-31162?

CVE-2024-31162 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-2024-31162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31162?

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-2024-31162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-31162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29066.

When was CVE-2024-31162 published?

CVE-2024-31162 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-31162

CVE-2024-31162 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-29066
Weakness: CWE-78
Published: 2024-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The specific function parameter of ASUS Download Master does not properly filter user input. An unauthenticated remote attacker with administrative privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary system commands on the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31162?: The specific function parameter of ASUS Download Master does not properly filter user input. An unauthenticated remote attacker with administrative privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary system commands on the device.
How severe is CVE-2024-31162?: CVE-2024-31162 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-2024-31162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31162?: 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-2024-31162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-31162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29066.
When was CVE-2024-31162 published?: CVE-2024-31162 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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