How severe is CVE-2024-42397?

CVE-2024-42397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-42397 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42397?

CVE-2024-42397 affects Hp Instantos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42397?

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

Does CVE-2024-42397 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42397 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39601.

When was CVE-2024-42397 published?

CVE-2024-42397 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42397

CVE-2024-42397 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Instantos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39601
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Hp Instantos
Published: 2024-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple unauthenticated Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerabilities exist in the AP Certificate Management daemon accessed via the PAPI protocol. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities results in the ability to interrupt the normal operation of the affected Access Point.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42397?: Multiple unauthenticated Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerabilities exist in the AP Certificate Management daemon accessed via the PAPI protocol. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities results in the ability to interrupt the normal operation of the affected Access Point.
How severe is CVE-2024-42397?: CVE-2024-42397 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-42397 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42397?: CVE-2024-42397 affects Hp Instantos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42397?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42397 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42397 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39601.
When was CVE-2024-42397 published?: CVE-2024-42397 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04678en_us&docLocale=en_US

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:instantos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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