HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-6858
MEDIUM

CVE-2024-6858

CWE-1287Published: June 4, 2026· Updated: Jun 5, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Arista’s EOS when in 802.1X mode, multi-auth unauthenticated hosts might be allowed access to a switch port if there exists an EAPOL capable device in the fallback VLAN.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-6858 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-6858
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-1287
CISA KEVNo
PublishedJun 4, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-1287)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-6858 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.