How severe is CVE-2024-31954?

CVE-2024-31954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-31954 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-31954?

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-2024-31954 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-31954 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29812.

When was CVE-2024-31954 published?

CVE-2024-31954 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-31954

CVE-2024-31954 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-538.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-29812
Weakness: CWE-538
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the installer in Samsung Portable SSD for T5 1.6.10 on Windows. Because it is possible to tamper with the directory and DLL files used during the installation process, an attacker can escalate privileges through arbitrary code execution. (An attacker must already have user privileges)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31954?: An issue was discovered in the installer in Samsung Portable SSD for T5 1.6.10 on Windows. Because it is possible to tamper with the directory and DLL files used during the installation process, an attacker can escalate privileges through arbitrary code execution. (An attacker must already have user privileges)
How severe is CVE-2024-31954?: CVE-2024-31954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-31954 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-31954?: 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-2024-31954 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-31954 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29812.
When was CVE-2024-31954 published?: CVE-2024-31954 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/cve-2024-31954/

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