CVE-2024-46506

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 v3.1 Score

10.0

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-306 Missing Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
netalertx	netalertx	23.01.14 — 24.10.12

References

Exploits

https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/cve-2024-46506-rce-in-netalertx/ https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/cve-2024-46506-rce-in-netalertx/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46506? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-46506? +

CVE-2024-46506 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46506? +

CVE-2024-46506 affects products from netalertx, specifically: netalertx. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-46506? +

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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