How severe is CVE-2024-50362?

CVE-2024-50362 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-2024-50362 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-50362?

CVE-2024-50362 primarily affects Advantech Eki-6333ac-2g Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50362?

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-2024-50362 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-50362 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45060.

When was CVE-2024-50362 published?

CVE-2024-50362 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-50362

CVE-2024-50362 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advantech Eki-6333ac-2g Firmware 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45060
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Advantech Eki-6333ac-2g Firmware
Published: 2024-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-78 "Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')" was discovered affecting the following devices manufactured by Advantech: EKI-6333AC-2G (<= 1.6.3), EKI-6333AC-2GD (<= v1.6.3) and EKI-6333AC-1GPO (<= v1.2.1). The source of the vulnerability relies on multiple parameters belonging to the "connection_profile_apply" API which are not properly sanitized before being concatenated to OS level commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-50362?: A CWE-78 "Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')" was discovered affecting the following devices manufactured by Advantech: EKI-6333AC-2G (<= 1.6.3), EKI-6333AC-2GD (<= v1.6.3) and EKI-6333AC-1GPO (<= v1.2.1). The source of the vulnerability relies on multiple parameters belonging to the "connection_profile_apply" API which are not properly sanitized before being concatenated to OS level commands.
How severe is CVE-2024-50362?: CVE-2024-50362 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-2024-50362 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-50362?: CVE-2024-50362 primarily affects Advantech Eki-6333ac-2g Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50362?: 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-2024-50362 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-50362 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45060.
When was CVE-2024-50362 published?: CVE-2024-50362 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2024-50362

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:advantech:eki-6333ac-2g_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:advantech:eki-6333ac-2gd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:advantech:eki-6333ac-1gpo_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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