How severe is CVE-2024-51162?

CVE-2024-51162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-51162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51162?

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-2024-51162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-51162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45772.

When was CVE-2024-51162 published?

CVE-2024-51162 was published on 2024-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-51162

CVE-2024-51162 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45772
Weakness: CWE-276
Published: 2024-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Audimex EE versions 15.1.20 and earlier allowing a remote attacker to escalate privileges. Analyzing the offline client code, it was identified that it is possible for any user (with any privilege) of Audimex to dump the whole Audimex database. This gives visibility upon password hashes of any user, ongoing audit data and more.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-51162?: An issue in Audimex EE versions 15.1.20 and earlier allowing a remote attacker to escalate privileges. Analyzing the offline client code, it was identified that it is possible for any user (with any privilege) of Audimex to dump the whole Audimex database. This gives visibility upon password hashes of any user, ongoing audit data and more.
How severe is CVE-2024-51162?: CVE-2024-51162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-51162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51162?: 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-2024-51162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-51162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45772.
When was CVE-2024-51162 published?: CVE-2024-51162 was published on 2024-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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