How severe is CVE-2024-36555?

CVE-2024-36555 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-2024-36555 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36555?

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-2024-36555 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36555 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5064.

When was CVE-2024-36555 published?

CVE-2024-36555 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36555

CVE-2024-36555 is a critical-severity vulnerability 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-5064
Weakness: CWE-306
Published: 2025-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Built-in SMS-configuration command in Forever KidsWatch Call Me KW50 R36_YDR_A3PW_GM7S_V1.0_2019_07_15_16.19.24_cob_h and Forever KidsWatch Call Me 2 KW-60 R36CW_YDE_S4_A29_2_V1.0_2023.05.24_22.49.44_cob_b allows malicious users to change the device IMEI-number which allows for forging the identity of the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36555?: Built-in SMS-configuration command in Forever KidsWatch Call Me KW50 R36_YDR_A3PW_GM7S_V1.0_2019_07_15_16.19.24_cob_h and Forever KidsWatch Call Me 2 KW-60 R36CW_YDE_S4_A29_2_V1.0_2023.05.24_22.49.44_cob_b allows malicious users to change the device IMEI-number which allows for forging the identity of the device.
How severe is CVE-2024-36555?: CVE-2024-36555 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-2024-36555 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36555?: 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-2024-36555 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36555 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5064.
When was CVE-2024-36555 published?: CVE-2024-36555 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?aq2=%5B%5B%5D%5D&c=1&af=%5B%5D&searchType=SIMPLE&sortOrder2=title_sort_asc&query=Exploiting+Vulnerabilities+to+Remotely+Hijack+Children%E2%80%99s+Smartwatches&language=en&pid=diva2%3A1933447&aq=%5B%5B%5D%5D&sf=undergraduate&aqe=%5B%5D&sortOrder=author_sort_asc&onlyFullText=false&noOfRows=50&dswid=-8296

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