CVE-2024-6596

CRITICAL

Published Sep 10, 2024 Modified Oct 1, 2024 CWE-94

Description

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

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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-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
endress	echo_curve_viewer	< 6.0.0
endress	fieldcare_sfe500_package	< 1.40.1
endress	field_xpert_smt79_firmware	All
endress	field_xpert_smt79	All
endress	field_xpert_smt77_firmware	All
endress	field_xpert_smt77	All
endress	field_xpert_smt70_firmware	All
endress	field_xpert_smt70	All
endress	field_xpert_smt50_firmware	All
endress	field_xpert_smt50	All

References

Other References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-041

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6596? +

An unauthenticated remote attacker can run malicious c# code included in curve files and execute commands in the users context. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-6596? +

CVE-2024-6596 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-2024-6596? +

CVE-2024-6596 affects products from endress, specifically: echo_curve_viewer, field_xpert_smt50, field_xpert_smt50_firmware, field_xpert_smt70, field_xpert_smt70_firmware, field_xpert_smt77, field_xpert_smt77_firmware, field_xpert_smt79, field_xpert_smt79_firmware, fieldcare_sfe500_package. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6596? +

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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