How severe is CVE-2024-8497?

CVE-2024-8497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8497?

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-2024-8497 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8497 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49221.

When was CVE-2024-8497 published?

CVE-2024-8497 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8497

CVE-2024-8497 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-36.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49221
Weakness: CWE-36
Published: 2024-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Franklin Fueling Systems TS-550 EVO versions prior to 2.26.4.8967 possess a file that can be read arbitrarily that could allow an attacker obtain administrator credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8497?: Franklin Fueling Systems TS-550 EVO versions prior to 2.26.4.8967 possess a file that can be read arbitrarily that could allow an attacker obtain administrator credentials.
How severe is CVE-2024-8497?: CVE-2024-8497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8497?: 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-2024-8497 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8497 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49221.
When was CVE-2024-8497 published?: CVE-2024-8497 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-268-03

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