What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-12511?

CVE-2024-12511 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.6 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-12511?

Within 30 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Audit authentication configurations and rotate any potentially compromised credentials.

CVE-2024-12511

HIGH

Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)

2025-02-03 10b61619-3869-496c-8a1e-f291b0e71e3f

Authentication Bypass

7.6

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.6 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:07 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 03, 2025 - 20:15 nvd

HIGH 7.6

DescriptionCVE.org

With address book access, SMB/FTP settings could be modified, redirecting scans and possibly capturing credentials. This requires enabled scan functions and printer access.

AnalysisAI

With address book access, SMB/FTP settings could be modified, redirecting scans and possibly capturing credentials. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306), which allows attackers to access critical functionality without authentication. With address book access, SMB/FTP settings could be modified, redirecting scans and possibly capturing credentials. This requires enabled scan functions and printer access.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Require authentication for all sensitive operations, implement defense in depth.