Is CVE-2024-31856 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-31856 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-31856 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-31856 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-31856?

CVE-2024-31856 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-31856

CWE-89Published: May 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An attacker with certain MQTT permissions can create malicious messages

to all CyberPower PowerPanel devices. This could result in an attacker injecting

SQL syntax, writing arbitrary files to the system, and executing remote

code.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-31856 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 8.8.

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