How severe is CVE-2024-48123?

CVE-2024-48123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-48123 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48123?

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-2024-48123 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48123 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43254.

When was CVE-2024-48123 published?

CVE-2024-48123 was published on 2025-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48123

CVE-2024-48123 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43254
Weakness: CWE-426
Published: 2025-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the USB Autorun function of HI-SCAN 6040i Hitrax HX-03-19-I allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted script from a USB device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48123?: An issue in the USB Autorun function of HI-SCAN 6040i Hitrax HX-03-19-I allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted script from a USB device.
How severe is CVE-2024-48123?: CVE-2024-48123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-48123 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48123?: 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-2024-48123 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48123 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43254.
When was CVE-2024-48123 published?: CVE-2024-48123 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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