Is CVE-2024-42470 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-42470 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-42470 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-42470 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-42470?

CVE-2024-42470 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-42470

CWE-862Published: August 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

openHAB, a provider of open-source home automation software, has add-ons including the visualization add-on CometVisu. Several endpoints in versions prior to 4.2.1 of the CometVisu add-on of openHAB don't require authentication. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify or to steal sensitive data. This issue may lead to sensitive information disclosure. Users should upgrade to version 4.2.1 of the CometVisu add-on of openHAB to receive a patch.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-42470 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), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.