How severe is CVE-2024-48121?

CVE-2024-48121 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-48121 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.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48121?

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

Does CVE-2024-48121 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48121 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43252.

When was CVE-2024-48121 published?

CVE-2024-48121 was published on 2025-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48121

CVE-2024-48121 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43252
Weakness: CWE-319
Published: 2025-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The HI-SCAN 6040i Hitrax HX-03-19-I was discovered to transmit user credentials in cleartext over the GIOP protocol. This allows attackers to possibly gain access to sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48121?: The HI-SCAN 6040i Hitrax HX-03-19-I was discovered to transmit user credentials in cleartext over the GIOP protocol. This allows attackers to possibly gain access to sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2024-48121?: CVE-2024-48121 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-48121 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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48121?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-48121 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48121 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43252.
When was CVE-2024-48121 published?: CVE-2024-48121 was published on 2025-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kth.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1876534/FULLTEXT01.pdf

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