Is CVE-2024-2420 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-2420 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-2420 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-2420 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-2420?

CVE-2024-2420 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-2420

CWE-259Published: May 30, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

LenelS2 NetBox access control and event monitoring system was discovered to contain Hardcoded Credentials in versions prior to and including 5.6.1 which allows an attacker to bypass authentication requirements.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

LenelS2 NetBox uses hardcoded credentials, which allows unauthorized users to bypass authentication mechanisms entirely. This critical flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high risk of total system compromise.

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

Recommended Action

Update to a version of LenelS2 NetBox newer than 5.6.1. Avoid using default or hardcoded credentials in production environments.

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-2024-2420 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.