How severe is CVE-2024-51364?

CVE-2024-51364 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-2024-51364 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51364?

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-2024-51364 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-51364 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45737.

When was CVE-2024-51364 published?

CVE-2024-51364 was published on 2024-11-21 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2024-51364

CVE-2024-51364 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45737
Weakness: CWE-434
Published: 2024-11-21
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in ModbusMechanic v3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .xml file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-51364?: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in ModbusMechanic v3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted .xml file.
How severe is CVE-2024-51364?: CVE-2024-51364 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-2024-51364 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51364?: 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-2024-51364 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-51364 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45737.
When was CVE-2024-51364 published?: CVE-2024-51364 was published on 2024-11-21 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

https://github.com/Gelcon/PoC-ModbusMechanic-3.0-Insecure-Deserialization-and-RCE

EU advisories (EUVD)

http://modbusmechanic.com

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