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CVE-2024-46506

Netalertx authentication bypass

10.0 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 62.0%
  1. Published13 May 2025

Description

NetAlertX 23.01.14 through 24.x before 24.10.12 allows unauthenticated command injection via settings update because function=savesettings lacks an authentication requirement, as exploited in the wild in May 2025. This is related to settings.php and util.php.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Netalertx≥ 23.01.14 < 24.10.12

Remediation

Fixed in
Netalertx≥ 24.10.12

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-46506 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-46506 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 62.0%.

How severe is CVE-2024-46506?

CVE-2024-46506 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 62.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-46506?

Affected products include Netalertx.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46506?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Netalertx 24.10.12 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.