How severe is CVE-2024-50920?

CVE-2024-50920 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-50920 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-50920?

CVE-2024-50920 affects Silabs Z-wave Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50920?

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-2024-50920 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-50920 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45205.

When was CVE-2024-50920 published?

CVE-2024-50920 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-50920

CVE-2024-50920 is a high-severity vulnerability in Silabs Z-wave Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45205
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Silabs Z-wave Software Development Kit
Published: 2024-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure permissions in Silicon Labs (SiLabs) Z-Wave Series 700 and 800 v7.21.1 allow attackers to create a fake node via supplying crafted packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-50920?: Insecure permissions in Silicon Labs (SiLabs) Z-Wave Series 700 and 800 v7.21.1 allow attackers to create a fake node via supplying crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2024-50920?: CVE-2024-50920 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-50920 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-50920?: CVE-2024-50920 affects Silabs Z-wave Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50920?: 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-2024-50920 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-50920 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45205.
When was CVE-2024-50920 published?: CVE-2024-50920 was published on 2024-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/CNK2100/2024-CVE/blob/main/README.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:silabs:z-wave_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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