How severe is CVE-2024-4740?

CVE-2024-4740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-4740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4740?

CVE-2024-4740 affects Moxa Mxsecurity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4740?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-4740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44337.

When was CVE-2024-4740 published?

CVE-2024-4740 was published on 2024-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4740

CVE-2024-4740 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moxa Mxsecurity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44337
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Moxa Mxsecurity
Published: 2024-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

MXsecurity software versions v1.1.0 and prior are vulnerable because of the use of hard-coded credentials. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to tamper with sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4740?: MXsecurity software versions v1.1.0 and prior are vulnerable because of the use of hard-coded credentials. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to tamper with sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2024-4740?: CVE-2024-4740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-4740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4740?: CVE-2024-4740 affects Moxa Mxsecurity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-4740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44337.
When was CVE-2024-4740 published?: CVE-2024-4740 was published on 2024-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-231878-mxsecurity-series-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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