Is CVE-2024-5590 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-5590 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-5590 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-5590 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-5590?

CVE-2024-5590 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-5590

CWE-89Published: June 3, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Netentsec NS-ASG Application Security Gateway 6.3. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /protocol/iscuser/uploadiscuser.php of the component JSON Content Handler. The manipulation of the argument messagecontent leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-266848. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Netentsec NS-ASG contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the JSON content handler, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary database commands. This critical flaw is highly dangerous due to the potential for unauthorized data manipulation.

While the vulnerability is remotely exploitable, there is no known public exploit and it is not in the KEV.

Recommended Action

Restrict access to the vulnerable administrative interface and monitor for vendor security updates.

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-2024-5590 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.