Is CVE-2024-3040 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-3040 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-3040 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-3040 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-3040?

CVE-2024-3040 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-3040

CWE-89Published: March 28, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/list_crl_conf. The manipulation of the argument CRLId leads to sql injection. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-258429 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the list_crl_conf file. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the CRLId argument to compromise the database.

This vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity. It is not currently tracked in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Restrict access to the administrative configuration files. Given the lack of vendor response, apply network-level filtering to block unauthorized access to the gateway.

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-2024-3040 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.