CVE-2024-2161
CWE-798Published: March 21, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Use of Hard-coded Credentials in Kiloview NDI allows un-authenticated users to bypass authenticationThis issue affects Kiloview NDI N3, N3-s, N4, N20, N30, N40 and was fixed in Firmware version 2.02.0227 .
Risk Analysis
Kiloview NDI devices contain hard-coded credentials that allow unauthenticated users to bypass authentication. This critical vulnerability enables full unauthorized access to the affected hardware.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the device firmware to version 2.02.0227 or later. Ensure default credentials are changed if applicable and isolate devices from public networks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2161 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-2161 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts