How severe is CVE-2024-42400?

CVE-2024-42400 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-2024-42400 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42400?

CVE-2024-42400 primarily affects Arubanetworks Arubaos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42400?

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

Does CVE-2024-42400 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42400 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39604.

When was CVE-2024-42400 published?

CVE-2024-42400 was published on 2024-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42400

CVE-2024-42400 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Arubaos 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39604
Affected product: Arubanetworks Arubaos
Published: 2024-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple unauthenticated Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerabilities exist in the Soft AP 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-2024-42400?: Multiple unauthenticated Denial-of-Service (DoS) vulnerabilities exist in the Soft AP 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-2024-42400?: CVE-2024-42400 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-2024-42400 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42400?: CVE-2024-42400 primarily affects Arubanetworks Arubaos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42400?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42400 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42400 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39604.
When was CVE-2024-42400 published?: CVE-2024-42400 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 (3)

cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:arubaos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:arubaos:10.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:instantos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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