CVE-2024-8937
CVE-2024-8937 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49495
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability exists that could cause a potential arbitrary code execution after a successful Man-In-The Middle attack followed by sending a crafted Modbus function call to tamper with memory area involved in the authentication process.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8937?
- CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability exists that could cause a potential arbitrary code execution after a successful Man-In-The Middle attack followed by sending a crafted Modbus function call to tamper with memory area involved in the authentication process.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8937?
- CVE-2024-8937 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-8937 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-8937?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-8937 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-8937 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49495.
- When was CVE-2024-8937 published?
- CVE-2024-8937 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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