How severe is CVE-2024-4044?

CVE-2024-4044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-4044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4044?

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-2024-4044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32609.

When was CVE-2024-4044 published?

CVE-2024-4044 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4044

CVE-2024-4044 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32609
Weakness: CWE-502
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in common code used by FlexLogger and InstrumentStudio that may result in remote code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted project file. This vulnerability affects NI FlexLogger 2024 Q1 and prior versions as well as NI InstrumentStudio 2024 Q1 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4044?: A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in common code used by FlexLogger and InstrumentStudio that may result in remote code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted project file. This vulnerability affects NI FlexLogger 2024 Q1 and prior versions as well as NI InstrumentStudio 2024 Q1 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2024-4044?: CVE-2024-4044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-4044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4044?: 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-2024-4044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32609.
When was CVE-2024-4044 published?: CVE-2024-4044 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ni.com/r/CVE-2024-4044

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