How severe is CVE-2024-5402?

CVE-2024-5402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5402?

CVE-2024-5402 affects Abb Mint Workbench. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5402?

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-2024-5402 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5402 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46624.

When was CVE-2024-5402 published?

CVE-2024-5402 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5402

CVE-2024-5402 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abb Mint Workbench with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 6.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46624
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Abb Mint Workbench
Published: 2024-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in ABB Mint Workbench. A local attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain elevated privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected service. This issue affects Mint Workbench I versions: from 5866 before 5868.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5402?: Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in ABB Mint Workbench. A local attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain elevated privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected service. This issue affects Mint Workbench I versions: from 5866 before 5868.
How severe is CVE-2024-5402?: CVE-2024-5402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5402?: CVE-2024-5402 affects Abb Mint Workbench. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5402?: 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-2024-5402 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5402 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46624.
When was CVE-2024-5402 published?: CVE-2024-5402 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK108469A7912&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=1&Action=Launch

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:abb:mint_workbench:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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