How severe is CVE-2024-45246?

CVE-2024-45246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-45246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45246?

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-2024-45246 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45246 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41385.

When was CVE-2024-45246 published?

CVE-2024-45246 was published on 2024-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45246

CVE-2024-45246 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41385
Weakness: CWE-427
Published: 2024-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Diebold Nixdorf – CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45246?: Diebold Nixdorf – CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element
How severe is CVE-2024-45246?: CVE-2024-45246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-45246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45246?: 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-2024-45246 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45246 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41385.
When was CVE-2024-45246 published?: CVE-2024-45246 was published on 2024-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories

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