What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40324?

CVE-2024-40324 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-40324?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-40324. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

E Staff CVE-2024-40324

MEDIUM

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (CWE-74)

2024-07-25 cve@mitre.org

Code Injection E Staff

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 25, 2024 - 20:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

A CRLF injection vulnerability in E-Staff v5.1 allows attackers to insert Carriage Return (CR) and Line Feed (LF) characters into input fields, leading to HTTP response splitting and header. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-74. A CRLF injection vulnerability in E-Staff v5.1 allows attackers to insert Carriage Return (CR) and Line Feed (LF) characters into input fields, leading to HTTP response splitting and header manipulation. Affected products include: Datex-Soft E-Staff.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.