CVE-2024-45480

CVE-2024-45480 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.2. 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-94.

Key facts

Description

An improper control of generation of code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in the AprolCreateReport component of B&R APROL <4.4-00P5 may allow an unauthenticated network-based attacker to read files from the local system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45480?
An improper control of generation of code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in the AprolCreateReport component of B&R APROL <4.4-00P5 may allow an unauthenticated network-based attacker to read files from the local system.
How severe is CVE-2024-45480?
CVE-2024-45480 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.2, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2024-45480 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45480?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-45480 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-45480 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54295.
When was CVE-2024-45480 published?
CVE-2024-45480 was published on 2025-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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