How severe is CVE-2024-8166?

CVE-2024-8166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-8166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8166?

CVE-2024-8166 affects Ruijie Eg2000k Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8166?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-8166 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8166 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48990.

When was CVE-2024-8166 published?

CVE-2024-8166 was published on 2024-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8166

CVE-2024-8166 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ruijie Eg2000k Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 5.8
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48990
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ruijie Eg2000k Firmware
Published: 2024-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Ruijie EG2000K 11.1(6)B2 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /tool/index.php?c=download&a=save. The manipulation of the argument content leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8166?: A vulnerability has been found in Ruijie EG2000K 11.1(6)B2 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /tool/index.php?c=download&a=save. The manipulation of the argument content leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-8166?: CVE-2024-8166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-8166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8166?: CVE-2024-8166 affects Ruijie Eg2000k Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8166 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8166 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48990.
When was CVE-2024-8166 published?: CVE-2024-8166 was published on 2024-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ruijie:eg2000k_firmware:11.1\(6\)b2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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