CVE-2024-36046

CRITICAL

Published Feb 27, 2025 Modified Apr 10, 2025 CWE-269

Description

Infoblox NIOS through 8.6.4 executes with more privileges than required.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-269 CWE-269

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
infoblox	nios	8.6.0 — 8.6.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.infoblox.com/s/article/000010390

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36046? +

Infoblox NIOS through 8.6.4 executes with more privileges than required. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-36046? +

CVE-2024-36046 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36046? +

CVE-2024-36046 affects products from infoblox, specifically: nios. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36046? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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