How severe is CVE-2024-6791?

CVE-2024-6791 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6791 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6791?

CVE-2024-6791 primarily affects Ni Veristand. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6791?

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-2024-6791 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6791 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47820.

When was CVE-2024-6791 published?

CVE-2024-6791 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6791

CVE-2024-6791 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ni Veristand 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47820
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ni Veristand
Published: 2024-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A directory path traversal vulnerability exists when loading a vsmodel file in NI VeriStand that may result in remote code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted .vsmodel file. This vulnerability affects VeriStand 2024 Q2 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6791?: A directory path traversal vulnerability exists when loading a vsmodel file in NI VeriStand that may result in remote code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted .vsmodel file. This vulnerability affects VeriStand 2024 Q2 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2024-6791?: CVE-2024-6791 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6791 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6791?: CVE-2024-6791 primarily affects Ni Veristand. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6791?: 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-2024-6791 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6791 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47820.
When was CVE-2024-6791 published?: CVE-2024-6791 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/directory-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-ni-veristand-with-vsmodel-files.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ni:veristand:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ni:veristand:2024:q2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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