How severe is CVE-2024-42501?

CVE-2024-42501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42501?

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-2024-42501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39649.

When was CVE-2024-42501 published?

CVE-2024-42501 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42501

CVE-2024-42501 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39649
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2024-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated Path Traversal vulnerabilities exists in the ArubaOS. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to install unsigned packages on the underlying operating system, enabling the threat actor to execute arbitrary code or install implants.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42501?: An authenticated Path Traversal vulnerabilities exists in the ArubaOS. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to install unsigned packages on the underlying operating system, enabling the threat actor to execute arbitrary code or install implants.
How severe is CVE-2024-42501?: CVE-2024-42501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42501?: 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-2024-42501 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42501 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39649.
When was CVE-2024-42501 published?: CVE-2024-42501 was published on 2024-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04709en_us&docLocale=en_US

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