How severe is CVE-2024-39792?

CVE-2024-39792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-39792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39792?

CVE-2024-39792 primarily affects F5 Nginx Plus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39792?

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-2024-39792 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39792 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38237.

When was CVE-2024-39792 published?

CVE-2024-39792 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39792

CVE-2024-39792 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Nginx Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-672.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38237
Weakness: CWE-672
Affected product: F5 Nginx Plus
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When the NGINX Plus is configured to use the MQTT pre-read module, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39792?: When the NGINX Plus is configured to use the MQTT pre-read module, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in memory resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
How severe is CVE-2024-39792?: CVE-2024-39792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-39792 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39792?: CVE-2024-39792 primarily affects F5 Nginx Plus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39792?: 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-2024-39792 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39792 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38237.
When was CVE-2024-39792 published?: CVE-2024-39792 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000140108

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r30:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r30:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r30:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r31:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r31:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx_plus:r32:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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