How severe is CVE-2024-8073?

CVE-2024-8073 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-2024-8073 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-2024-8073?

CVE-2024-8073 primarily affects Hillstonenet Web Application Firewall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8073?

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-2024-8073 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8073 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48918.

When was CVE-2024-8073 published?

CVE-2024-8073 was published on 2024-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8073

CVE-2024-8073 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hillstonenet Web Application Firewall 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-77.

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-2024-48918
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Hillstonenet Web Application Firewall
Published: 2024-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Hillstone Networks Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall on 5.5R6 allows Command Injection.This issue affects Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall: from 5.5R6-2.6.7 through 5.5R6-2.8.13.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8073?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Hillstone Networks Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall on 5.5R6 allows Command Injection.This issue affects Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall: from 5.5R6-2.6.7 through 5.5R6-2.8.13.
How severe is CVE-2024-8073?: CVE-2024-8073 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-2024-8073 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-2024-8073?: CVE-2024-8073 primarily affects Hillstonenet Web Application Firewall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8073?: 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-2024-8073 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8073 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48918.
When was CVE-2024-8073 published?: CVE-2024-8073 was published on 2024-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.hillstonenet.com.cn/security-notification/2024/08/21/mlzrld-2/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hillstonenet:web_application_firewall:5.5r6-2.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hillstonenet:web_application_firewall:5.5r6-2.8.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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