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CVE-2024-46916

Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite privilege escalation

8.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.37%
  1. Published29 Aug 2025

Description

Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite through 4.3.0 SR06 contains functionality that allows the removal of critical system files before the filesystem is properly mounted (e.g., leveraging a delete call in /etc/rc.d/init.d/mountfs to remove the /etc/fstab file). This can allow code execution and, in some versions, enable recovery of TPM Disk Encryption keys and decryption of the Windows system partition.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite≤ 4.3.0sr06

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-46916 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-46916 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.37%.

How severe is CVE-2024-46916?

CVE-2024-46916 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-46916?

Affected products include Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46916?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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