How severe is CVE-2024-8752?

CVE-2024-8752 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-2024-8752 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8752?

CVE-2024-8752 affects Smart-hmi Webiq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8752?

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-2024-8752 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8752 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49396.

When was CVE-2024-8752 published?

CVE-2024-8752 was published on 2024-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8752

CVE-2024-8752 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smart-hmi Webiq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49396
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Smart-hmi Webiq
Published: 2024-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Windows version of WebIQ 2.15.9 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read any file on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8752?: The Windows version of WebIQ 2.15.9 is affected by a directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to read any file on the system.
How severe is CVE-2024-8752?: CVE-2024-8752 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-2024-8752 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8752?: CVE-2024-8752 affects Smart-hmi Webiq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8752?: 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-2024-8752 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8752 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49396.
When was CVE-2024-8752 published?: CVE-2024-8752 was published on 2024-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2024-38

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smart-hmi:webiq:2.15.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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