How severe is CVE-2024-7755?

CVE-2024-7755 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-7755 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7755?

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-2024-7755 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7755 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48631.

When was CVE-2024-7755 published?

CVE-2024-7755 was published on 2024-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7755

CVE-2024-7755 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v4: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48631
Weakness: CWE-522
Published: 2024-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The EWON FLEXY 202 transmits credentials using a weak encoding method base64. An attacker who is present in the network can sniff the traffic and decode the credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7755?: The EWON FLEXY 202 transmits credentials using a weak encoding method base64. An attacker who is present in the network can sniff the traffic and decode the credentials.
How severe is CVE-2024-7755?: CVE-2024-7755 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-7755 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7755?: 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-2024-7755 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7755 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48631.
When was CVE-2024-7755 published?: CVE-2024-7755 was published on 2024-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-291-04

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