How severe is CVE-2024-41720?

CVE-2024-41720 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-41720 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-41720?

CVE-2024-41720 affects Zexelon Zwx-2000csw2-hn Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41720?

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-2024-41720 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-41720 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39164.

When was CVE-2024-41720 published?

CVE-2024-41720 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-41720

CVE-2024-41720 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zexelon Zwx-2000csw2-hn Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39164
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Zexelon Zwx-2000csw2-hn Firmware
Published: 2024-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource issue exists in ZWX-2000CSW2-HN firmware versions prior to Ver.0.3.15, which may allow a network-adjacent authenticated attacker to alter the configuration of the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-41720?: Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource issue exists in ZWX-2000CSW2-HN firmware versions prior to Ver.0.3.15, which may allow a network-adjacent authenticated attacker to alter the configuration of the device.
How severe is CVE-2024-41720?: CVE-2024-41720 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-41720 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-41720?: CVE-2024-41720 affects Zexelon Zwx-2000csw2-hn Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41720?: 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-2024-41720 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-41720 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39164.
When was CVE-2024-41720 published?: CVE-2024-41720 was published on 2024-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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