How severe is CVE-2024-34596?

CVE-2024-34596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-34596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-34596?

CVE-2024-34596 affects Samsung Smartthings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34596?

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

Does CVE-2024-34596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-34596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34896.

When was CVE-2024-34596 published?

CVE-2024-34596 was published on 2024-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-34596

CVE-2024-34596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Smartthings with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34896
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Samsung Smartthings
Published: 2024-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authentication in SmartThings prior to version 1.8.17 allows remote attackers to bypass the expiration date for members set by the owner.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34596?: Improper authentication in SmartThings prior to version 1.8.17 allows remote attackers to bypass the expiration date for members set by the owner.
How severe is CVE-2024-34596?: CVE-2024-34596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-34596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-34596?: CVE-2024-34596 affects Samsung Smartthings. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-34596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-34596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34896.
When was CVE-2024-34596 published?: CVE-2024-34596 was published on 2024-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=07

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:smartthings:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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