Is CVE-2024-48973 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-48973 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-48973 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2024-48973 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-48973?

CVE-2024-48973 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-48973

CWE-1263Published: November 14, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The debug port on the ventilator's serial interface is enabled by default. This could allow an attacker to send and receive messages over the debug port (which are unencrypted; see 3.2.1) that result in unauthorized disclosure of information and/or have unintended impacts on device settings and performance.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-48973 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 9.3.

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.