How severe is CVE-2024-4227?

CVE-2024-4227 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-2024-4227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4227?

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-2024-4227 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4227 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32779.

When was CVE-2024-4227 published?

CVE-2024-4227 was published on 2025-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4227

CVE-2024-4227 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-834.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32779
Weakness: CWE-834
Published: 2025-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Genivia gSOAP with a specific configuration an unauthenticated remote attacker can generate a high CPU load when forcing to parse an XML having duplicate ID attributes which can lead to a DoS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4227?: In Genivia gSOAP with a specific configuration an unauthenticated remote attacker can generate a high CPU load when forcing to parse an XML having duplicate ID attributes which can lead to a DoS.
How severe is CVE-2024-4227?: CVE-2024-4227 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-2024-4227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4227?: 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-2024-4227 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4227 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32779.
When was CVE-2024-4227 published?: CVE-2024-4227 was published on 2025-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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