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CVE-2024-6596

Endress Echo Curve Viewer vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.79%
  1. Published10 Sept 2024

Description

An unauthenticated remote attacker can run malicious c# code included in curve files and execute commands in the users context.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Endress Echo Curve Viewer< 6.0.0
Endress Fieldcare Sfe500 Package< 1.40.1
Endress Field Xpert Smt50 Firmwareall versions
Endress Field Xpert Smt70 Firmwareall versions
Endress Field Xpert Smt77 Firmwareall versions
Endress Field Xpert Smt79 Firmwareall versions

Remediation

Fixed in
Endress Echo Curve Viewer≥ 6.0.0
Endress Fieldcare Sfe500 Package≥ 1.40.1

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-6596 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-6596 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.79%.

How severe is CVE-2024-6596?

CVE-2024-6596 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-6596?

Affected products include Endress Echo Curve Viewer, Endress Fieldcare Sfe500 Package, Endress Field Xpert Smt50 Firmware, Endress Field Xpert Smt70 Firmware, Endress Field Xpert Smt77 Firmware, and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6596?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Endress Echo Curve Viewer 6.0.0, Endress Fieldcare Sfe500 Package 1.40.1 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.