How severe is CVE-2024-46917?

CVE-2024-46917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-46917 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46917?

CVE-2024-46917 affects Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46917?

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-2024-46917 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-46917 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54933.

When was CVE-2024-46917 published?

CVE-2024-46917 was published on 2025-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-46917

CVE-2024-46917 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-353.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54933
Weakness: CWE-353
Affected product: Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite
Published: 2025-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite through 4.3.0 SR01 does not validate file attributes or the contents of /root during integrity validation. This allows code execution, recovery of TPM Disk Encryption keys, decryption of the Windows system partition, and full control of the Windows OS, e.g., through ~/.profile changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46917?: Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite through 4.3.0 SR01 does not validate file attributes or the contents of /root during integrity validation. This allows code execution, recovery of TPM Disk Encryption keys, decryption of the Windows system partition, and full control of the Windows OS, e.g., through ~/.profile changes.
How severe is CVE-2024-46917?: CVE-2024-46917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-46917 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46917?: CVE-2024-46917 affects Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46917?: 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-2024-46917 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-46917 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54933.
When was CVE-2024-46917 published?: CVE-2024-46917 was published on 2025-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dieboldnixdorf:vynamic_security_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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