How severe is CVE-2024-8306?

CVE-2024-8306 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8306 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8306?

CVE-2024-8306 primarily affects Schneider-electric Vijeo Designer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8306?

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-2024-8306 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8306 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49080.

When was CVE-2024-8306 published?

CVE-2024-8306 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8306

CVE-2024-8306 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Vijeo Designer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49080
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Schneider-electric Vijeo Designer
Published: 2024-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access, loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the workstation when non-admin authenticated user tries to perform privilege escalation by tampering with the binaries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8306?: CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access, loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the workstation when non-admin authenticated user tries to perform privilege escalation by tampering with the binaries.
How severe is CVE-2024-8306?: CVE-2024-8306 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8306 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8306?: CVE-2024-8306 primarily affects Schneider-electric Vijeo Designer. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8306?: 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-2024-8306 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8306 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49080.
When was CVE-2024-8306 published?: CVE-2024-8306 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-254-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-254-01.pdf

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:vijeo_designer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:vijeo_designer:6.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:vijeo_designer_embedded_in_ecostruxure_machine_expert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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