Is CVE-2024-20348 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-20348 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-20348 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-20348 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20348?

CVE-2024-20348 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-20348

CWE-27Published: April 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the Out-of-Band (OOB) Plug and Play (PnP) feature of Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read arbitrary files.

This vulnerability is due to an unauthenticated provisioning web server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability through direct web requests to the provisioning server. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to read sensitive files in the PnP container that could facilitate further attacks on the PnP infrastructure.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-20348 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.