How severe is CVE-2024-3498?

CVE-2024-3498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3498?

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-2024-3498 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3498 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32084.

When was CVE-2024-3498 published?

CVE-2024-3498 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3498

CVE-2024-3498 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32084
Weakness: CWE-250
Published: 2024-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Attackers can then execute malicious files by enabling certain services of the printer via the web configuration page and elevate its privileges to root. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3498?: Attackers can then execute malicious files by enabling certain services of the printer via the web configuration page and elevate its privileges to root. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
How severe is CVE-2024-3498?: CVE-2024-3498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3498?: 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-2024-3498 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3498 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32084.
When was CVE-2024-3498 published?: CVE-2024-3498 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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