Is CVE-2024-42450 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-42450 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-42450 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-42450 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42450?

CVE-2024-42450 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-42450

CWE-798Published: November 19, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Versa Director uses PostgreSQL (Postgres) to store operational and configuration data. It is also needed for High Availability function of the Versa Director. The default configuration has a common password across all instances of Versa Director. By default, Versa Director configures Postgres to listen on all network interfaces. This combination allows an unauthenticated attacker to access and administer the database or read local filesystem contents to escalate privileges on the system.

Exploitation Status:

Versa Networks is not aware of this exploitation in any production systems. A proof of concept exists in the lab environment.

Workarounds or Mitigation:

Starting with the latest 22.1.4 version of Versa Director, the software will automatically restrict access to the Postgres and HA ports to only the local and peer Versa Directors. For older releases, Versa recommends performing manual hardening of HA ports. Please refer to the following link for the steps https://docs.versa-networks.com/Solutions/System_Hardening/Perform_Manual_Hardening_for_Versa_Director#Secure_HA_Ports

This vulnerability is not exploitable on Versa Directors if published Firewall guidelines are implemented. We have validated that no Versa-hosted head ends have been affected by this vulnerability. All Versa-hosted head ends are patched and hardened.

Please contact Versa Technical Support or Versa account team for any further assistance.

Software Download Links:

22.1.4: https://support.versa-networks.com/support/solutions/articles/23000026708-release-22-1-4

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-42450 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 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.