How severe is CVE-2024-36442?

CVE-2024-36442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-36442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36442?

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-2024-36442 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36442 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36088.

When was CVE-2024-36442 published?

CVE-2024-36442 was published on 2024-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36442

CVE-2024-36442 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36088
Weakness: CWE-552
Published: 2024-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

cgi-bin/fdmcgiwebv2.cgi on Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 devices allows an authenticated attacker to gain access to arbitrary files on the device's file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36442?: cgi-bin/fdmcgiwebv2.cgi on Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 devices allows an authenticated attacker to gain access to arbitrary files on the device's file system.
How severe is CVE-2024-36442?: CVE-2024-36442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-36442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36442?: 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-2024-36442 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36442 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36088.
When was CVE-2024-36442 published?: CVE-2024-36442 was published on 2024-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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