How severe is CVE-2024-5433?

CVE-2024-5433 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2024-5433 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5433?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-5433 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5433 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46655.

When was CVE-2024-5433 published?

CVE-2024-5433 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5433

CVE-2024-5433 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46655
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2024-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Campbell Scientific CSI Web Server supports a command that will return the most recent file that matches a given expression. A specially crafted expression can lead to a path traversal vulnerability. This command combined with a specially crafted expression allows anonymous, unauthenticated access (allowed by default) by an attacker to files and directories outside of the webserver root directory they should be restricted to.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5433?: The Campbell Scientific CSI Web Server supports a command that will return the most recent file that matches a given expression. A specially crafted expression can lead to a path traversal vulnerability. This command combined with a specially crafted expression allows anonymous, unauthenticated access (allowed by default) by an attacker to files and directories outside of the webserver root directory they should be restricted to.
How severe is CVE-2024-5433?: CVE-2024-5433 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2024-5433 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5433?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5433 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5433 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46655.
When was CVE-2024-5433 published?: CVE-2024-5433 was published on 2024-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-149-01

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