How severe is CVE-2024-38501?

CVE-2024-38501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38501?

CVE-2024-38501 primarily affects Pepperl-fuchs Icdm-rx/tcp Socketserver Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38501?

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

Does CVE-2024-38501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37373.

When was CVE-2024-38501 published?

CVE-2024-38501 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38501

CVE-2024-38501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pepperl-fuchs Icdm-rx/tcp Socketserver Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37373
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Pepperl-fuchs Icdm-rx/tcp Socketserver Firmware
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated remote attacker may use a HTML injection vulnerability with limited length to inject malicious HTML code and gain low-privileged access on the affected device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38501?: An unauthenticated remote attacker may use a HTML injection vulnerability with limited length to inject malicious HTML code and gain low-privileged access on the affected device.
How severe is CVE-2024-38501?: CVE-2024-38501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38501?: CVE-2024-38501 primarily affects Pepperl-fuchs Icdm-rx/tcp Socketserver Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38501?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37373.
When was CVE-2024-38501 published?: CVE-2024-38501 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-033

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:icdm-rx\/tcp_socketserver_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:profinet_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:profinet\/modbus_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:modbus_router_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:modbus_server_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:modbus_tcp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:ethernet\/ip_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:pepperl-fuchs:eip\/modbus_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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