How severe is CVE-2024-51428?

CVE-2024-51428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-51428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-51428?

CVE-2024-51428 affects Espressif Esp-idf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51428?

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-2024-51428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-51428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45350.

When was CVE-2024-51428 published?

CVE-2024-51428 was published on 2024-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-51428

CVE-2024-51428 is a high-severity vulnerability in Espressif Esp-idf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45350
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Espressif Esp-idf
Published: 2024-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Espressif Esp idf v5.3.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted data channel packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-51428?: An issue in Espressif Esp idf v5.3.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted data channel packet.
How severe is CVE-2024-51428?: CVE-2024-51428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-51428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-51428?: CVE-2024-51428 affects Espressif Esp-idf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51428?: 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-2024-51428 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-51428 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45350.
When was CVE-2024-51428 published?: CVE-2024-51428 was published on 2024-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:espressif:esp-idf:5.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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