How severe is CVE-2024-42418?

CVE-2024-42418 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42418?

CVE-2024-42418 primarily affects Avtecinc Outpost Uploader Utility. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42418?

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-2024-42418 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42418 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39613.

When was CVE-2024-42418 published?

CVE-2024-42418 was published on 2024-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42418

CVE-2024-42418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avtecinc Outpost Uploader Utility 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-321.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39613
Weakness: CWE-321
Affected product: Avtecinc Outpost Uploader Utility
Published: 2024-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Avtec Outpost uses a default cryptographic key that can be used to decrypt sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42418?: Avtec Outpost uses a default cryptographic key that can be used to decrypt sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2024-42418?: CVE-2024-42418 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42418?: CVE-2024-42418 primarily affects Avtecinc Outpost Uploader Utility. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42418?: 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-2024-42418 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42418 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39613.
When was CVE-2024-42418 published?: CVE-2024-42418 was published on 2024-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-235-04

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:avtecinc:outpost_uploader_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:avtecinc:outpost_0810_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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