Is CVE-2024-1915 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-1915 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-1915 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-1915 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-1915?

CVE-2024-1915 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-1915

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 execute malicious code on a target product by sending a specially crafted packet.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is caused by incorrect pointer scaling in Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC-Q and MELSEC-L series CPU modules. It is a critical issue that allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the target hardware.

There are no known public exploits for this issue, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the firmware of the affected MELSEC CPU modules to the latest version provided by the vendor. Restrict network access to the modules to authorized personnel only.

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-2024-1915 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.