CVE-2024-31978
CVE-2024-31978 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-29836
- Weakness: CWE-22
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Description
A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V2.0 SP2). Affected devices allow authenticated users to export monitoring data. The corresponding API endpoint is susceptible to path traversal and could allow an authenticated attacker to download files from the file system. Under certain circumstances the downloaded files are deleted from the file system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-31978?
- A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V2.0 SP2). Affected devices allow authenticated users to export monitoring data. The corresponding API endpoint is susceptible to path traversal and could allow an authenticated attacker to download files from the file system. Under certain circumstances the downloaded files are deleted from the file system.
- How severe is CVE-2024-31978?
- CVE-2024-31978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high 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 high.
- Is CVE-2024-31978 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-31978?
- 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-2024-31978 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-31978 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-29836.
- When was CVE-2024-31978 published?
- CVE-2024-31978 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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