Is CVE-2024-8073 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-8073 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-8073 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-8073 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8073?

CVE-2024-8073 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-8073

CWE-20Published: August 26, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Hillstone Networks Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall on 5.5R6 allows Command Injection.This issue affects Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall: from 5.5R6-2.6.7 through 5.5R6-2.8.13.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows for command injection in the Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall due to improper input validation. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, posing a severe risk to system integrity and availability.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade to a version of the Hillstone Networks Web Application Firewall that is not within the 5.5R6-2.6.7 through 5.5R6-2.8.13 range.

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-2024-8073 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.