CVE-2024-50374
CVE-2024-50374 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Advantech Eki-6333ac-2g Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45072
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Advantech Eki-6333ac-2g Firmware
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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 vulnerability can be exploited by remote unauthenticated users capable of interacting with the default "edgserver" service enabled on the access point and malicious commands are executed with root privileges. No authentication is enabled on the service and the source of the vulnerability resides in processing code associated to the "capture_packages" operation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-50374?
- 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 vulnerability can be exploited by remote unauthenticated users capable of interacting with the default "edgserver" service enabled on the access point and malicious commands are executed with root privileges. No authentication is enabled on the service and the source of the vulnerability resides in processing code associated to the "capture_packages" operation.
- How severe is CVE-2024-50374?
- CVE-2024-50374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-50374 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-50374?
- CVE-2024-50374 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-2024-50374?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-50374 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-50374 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45072.
- When was CVE-2024-50374 published?
- CVE-2024-50374 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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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