How severe is CVE-2024-48851?

CVE-2024-48851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-48851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48851?

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-2024-48851 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-48851 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29998.

When was CVE-2024-48851 published?

CVE-2024-48851 was published on 2025-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-48851

CVE-2024-48851 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-1287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v4: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-29998
Weakness: CWE-1287
Published: 2025-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input vulnerability in ABB FLXEON.A remote code execution is possible due to an improper input validation. This issue affects FLXEON: through 9.3.5.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-48851?: Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input vulnerability in ABB FLXEON.A remote code execution is possible due to an improper input validation. This issue affects FLXEON: through 9.3.5.
How severe is CVE-2024-48851?: CVE-2024-48851 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-48851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-48851?: 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-2024-48851 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-48851 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29998.
When was CVE-2024-48851 published?: CVE-2024-48851 was published on 2025-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108471A7121&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=pdf&Action=Launch

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