CVE-2024-36046
CVE-2024-36046 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Infoblox Nios with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53956
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Infoblox Nios
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Infoblox NIOS through 8.6.4 executes with more privileges than required.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-36046?
- Infoblox NIOS through 8.6.4 executes with more privileges than required.
- How severe is CVE-2024-36046?
- CVE-2024-36046 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-36046 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-36046?
- CVE-2024-36046 affects Infoblox Nios. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-36046?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-36046 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-36046 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53956.
- When was CVE-2024-36046 published?
- CVE-2024-36046 was published on 2025-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:infoblox:nios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Infoblox Nios
- CVE-2024-37566 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Infoblox NIOS through 8.6.4 has Improper Authentication for Grids.
- CVE-2024-36047 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Infoblox NIOS through 8.6.4 and 9.x through 9.0.3 has Improper Input Validation.
- CVE-2024-37567 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): Infoblox NIOS through 8.6.4 has Improper Access Control for Grids.
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