How severe is CVE-2024-33616?

CVE-2024-33616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-33616 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33616?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-33616 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-33616 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34578.

When was CVE-2024-33616 published?

CVE-2024-33616 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-33616

CVE-2024-33616 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34578
Weakness: CWE-306
Published: 2024-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Admin authentication can be bypassed with some specific invalid credentials, which allows logging in with an administrative privilege. Sharp Corporation states the telnet feature is implemented on older models only, and is planning to provide the firmware update to remove the feature. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33616?: Admin authentication can be bypassed with some specific invalid credentials, which allows logging in with an administrative privilege. Sharp Corporation states the telnet feature is implemented on older models only, and is planning to provide the firmware update to remove the feature. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].
How severe is CVE-2024-33616?: CVE-2024-33616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-33616 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33616?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-33616 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-33616 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34578.
When was CVE-2024-33616 published?: CVE-2024-33616 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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