How severe is CVE-2024-46602?

CVE-2024-46602 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-46602 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46602?

CVE-2024-46602 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46602?

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-2024-46602 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-46602 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42197.

When was CVE-2024-46602 published?

CVE-2024-46602 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-46602

CVE-2024-46602 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-42197
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware
Published: 2025-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder version 1.2.1.12 and earlier. An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability may allow an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted XML payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46602?: An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder version 1.2.1.12 and earlier. An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability may allow an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted XML payload.
How severe is CVE-2024-46602?: CVE-2024-46602 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-46602 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46602?: CVE-2024-46602 affects Elspec-ltd G5dfr Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46602?: 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-2024-46602 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-46602 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42197.
When was CVE-2024-46602 published?: CVE-2024-46602 was published on 2025-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.elspec-ltd.com/support/security-advisories.

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:elspec-ltd:g5dfr_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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