How severe is CVE-2024-5951?

CVE-2024-5951 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5951 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5951?

CVE-2024-5951 affects Deepseaelectronics Dse855 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5951?

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

Does CVE-2024-5951 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5951 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47079.

When was CVE-2024-5951 published?

CVE-2024-5951 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5951

CVE-2024-5951 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Deepseaelectronics Dse855 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47079
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Deepseaelectronics Dse855 Firmware
Published: 2024-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Deep Sea Electronics DSE855 Factory Reset Missing Authentication Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Deep Sea Electronics DSE855 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web-based UI. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-23173.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5951?: Deep Sea Electronics DSE855 Factory Reset Missing Authentication Denial-of-Service Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Deep Sea Electronics DSE855 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web-based UI. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-23173.
How severe is CVE-2024-5951?: CVE-2024-5951 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5951 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5951?: CVE-2024-5951 affects Deepseaelectronics Dse855 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5951?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5951 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5951 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47079.
When was CVE-2024-5951 published?: CVE-2024-5951 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-675/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:deepseaelectronics:dse855_firmware:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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