CVE-2024-9404
CVE-2024-9404 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-1287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50366
- Weakness: CWE-1287
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
This vulnerability could lead to denial-of-service or service crashes. Exploitation of the moxa_cmd service, because of insufficient input validation, allows attackers to disrupt operations. If exposed to public networks, the vulnerability poses a significant remote threat, potentially allowing attackers to shut down affected systems.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-9404?
- This vulnerability could lead to denial-of-service or service crashes. Exploitation of the moxa_cmd service, because of insufficient input validation, allows attackers to disrupt operations. If exposed to public networks, the vulnerability poses a significant remote threat, potentially allowing attackers to shut down affected systems.
- How severe is CVE-2024-9404?
- CVE-2024-9404 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-9404 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-9404?
- 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-2024-9404 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-9404 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50366.
- When was CVE-2024-9404 published?
- CVE-2024-9404 was published on 2024-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-240930-cve-2024-9404-denial-of-service-vulnerability-identified-in-the-vport-07-3-series
- https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-240931-cve-2024-9404-denial-of-service-vulnerability-identified-in-multiple-eds,-ics,-iks,-and-sds-switches
- https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-240933-cve-2024-9404-denial-of-service-vulnerability-identified-in-multiple-pt-switches
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