How severe is CVE-2024-8070?

CVE-2024-8070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-8070 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8070?

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-2024-8070 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8070 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48916.

When was CVE-2024-8070 published?

CVE-2024-8070 was published on 2024-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8070

CVE-2024-8070 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48916
Weakness: CWE-312
Published: 2024-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability exists that exposes test credentials in the firmware binary

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8070?: CWE-312: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability exists that exposes test credentials in the firmware binary
How severe is CVE-2024-8070?: CVE-2024-8070 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-8070 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8070?: 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-2024-8070 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8070 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48916.
When was CVE-2024-8070 published?: CVE-2024-8070 was published on 2024-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-282-04&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-282-04.pdf

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