Is CVE-2024-8890 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-8890 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-8890 be exploited remotely?

Partially. CVE-2024-8890 requires adjacent network access (same network segment) to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8890?

CVE-2024-8890 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-8890

CWE-201Published: September 18, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An attacker with access to the network where the CIRCUTOR Q-SMT is located in its firmware version 1.0.4, could obtain legitimate credentials or steal sessions due to the fact that the device only implements the HTTP protocol. This fact prevents a secure communication channel from being established.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-8890 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.