How severe is CVE-2024-6794?

CVE-2024-6794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6794 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6794?

CVE-2024-6794 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-2024-6794?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-6794 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6794 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47823.

When was CVE-2024-6794 published?

CVE-2024-6794 was published on 2024-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6794

CVE-2024-6794 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ni Veristand with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47823
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Ni Veristand
Published: 2024-07-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in NI VeriStand Waveform Streaming Server that may result in remote code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to send a specially crafted message. These vulnerabilities affect NI VeriStand 2024 Q2 and prior versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6794?: A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in NI VeriStand Waveform Streaming Server that may result in remote code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to send a specially crafted message. These vulnerabilities affect NI VeriStand 2024 Q2 and prior versions.
How severe is CVE-2024-6794?: CVE-2024-6794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6794?: CVE-2024-6794 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-2024-6794?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-6794 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6794 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47823.
When was CVE-2024-6794 published?: CVE-2024-6794 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/deserialization-of-untrusted-data-vulnerabilities-in-ni-veristand.html

Affected products (2)

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

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