Is CVE-2024-28285 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-28285 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-28285 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-28285 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-28285?

CVE-2024-28285 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-28285

CWE-209Published: May 14, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A Fault Injection vulnerability in the SymmetricDecrypt function in cryptopp/elgamal.h of Cryptopp Crypto++ 8.9, allows an attacker to co-reside in the same system with a victim process to disclose information and escalate privileges.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-28285 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.