How severe is CVE-2024-46466?

CVE-2024-46466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-46466 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46466?

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-2024-46466 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-46466 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41848.

When was CVE-2024-46466 published?

CVE-2024-46466 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-46466

CVE-2024-46466 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41848
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2024-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

By default, dedicated folders of ZONECENTRAL for Windows up to 2024.3 or up to Q.2021.2 (ANSSI qualification submission) can be accessed by other users to misuse technical files and make them perform tasks with higher privileges. Configuration of ZONECENTRAL has to be modified to prevent this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46466?: By default, dedicated folders of ZONECENTRAL for Windows up to 2024.3 or up to Q.2021.2 (ANSSI qualification submission) can be accessed by other users to misuse technical files and make them perform tasks with higher privileges. Configuration of ZONECENTRAL has to be modified to prevent this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-46466?: CVE-2024-46466 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-46466 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46466?: 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-2024-46466 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-46466 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41848.
When was CVE-2024-46466 published?: CVE-2024-46466 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.primx.eu/en/bulletins/security-bulletin-24931934/

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