CVE-2024-51424

CVE-2024-51424 is a critical-severity vulnerability 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-94.

Key facts

Description

An issue in the PepeGxng smart contract (which can be run on the Ethereum blockchain) allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via the Owned.setOwner function. NOTE: this is disputed by third parties because the impact is limited to function calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-51424?
An issue in the PepeGxng smart contract (which can be run on the Ethereum blockchain) allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via the Owned.setOwner function. NOTE: this is disputed by third parties because the impact is limited to function calls.
How severe is CVE-2024-51424?
CVE-2024-51424 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-2024-51424 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51424?
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-2024-51424 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-51424 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45346.
When was CVE-2024-51424 published?
CVE-2024-51424 was published on 2024-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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