How severe is CVE-2026-24712?

CVE-2026-24712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-24712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-24712?

CVE-2026-24712 primarily affects Northern.tech Cfengine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-24712?

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-2026-24712 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-24712 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30276.

When was CVE-2026-24712 published?

CVE-2026-24712 was published on 2026-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-24712

CVE-2026-24712 is a high-severity vulnerability in Northern.tech Cfengine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30276
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Northern.tech Cfengine
Published: 2026-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise and Community before 3.21.8, 3.24.3, and 3.27.0 allows Command injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-24712?: Northern.tech CFEngine Enterprise and Community before 3.21.8, 3.24.3, and 3.27.0 allows Command injection.
How severe is CVE-2026-24712?: CVE-2026-24712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-24712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-24712?: CVE-2026-24712 primarily affects Northern.tech Cfengine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-24712?: 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-2026-24712 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-24712 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30276.
When was CVE-2026-24712 published?: CVE-2026-24712 was published on 2026-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:northern.tech:cfengine:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:northern.tech:cfengine:3.26.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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