Is CVE-2024-0802 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0802 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0802 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0802 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0802?

CVE-2024-0802 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0802

CWE-468Published: March 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Incorrect Pointer Scaling vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC-Q Series and MELSEC-L Series CPU modules allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to read arbitrary information from a target product or execute malicious code on a target product by sending a specially crafted packet.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability involves incorrect pointer scaling in Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-Q and MELSEC-L series CPU modules, allowing for arbitrary information disclosure or remote code execution. It is rated critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

There is no public exploit known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable without authentication.

Recommended Action

Update the firmware of the affected CPU modules to the latest version. Ensure that the devices are not directly exposed to the internet.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-0802 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.