Is CVE-2024-20268 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-20268 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-20268 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-20268 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20268?

CVE-2024-20268 has a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-20268

CWE-231Published: October 23, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) feature of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to cause an unexpected reload of the device.

This vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation of SNMP packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted SNMP request to an affected device using IPv4 or IPv6. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to cause the affected device to reload, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. This vulnerability affects all versions of SNMP (versions 1, 2c, and 3) and requires a valid SNMP community string or valid SNMPv3 user credentials.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-20268 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.7.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.