CVE-2024-46506
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitNetAlertX 23.01.14 through 24.x before 24.10.12 allows unauthenticated command injection via settings update because function=savesettings lacks an authentication requirement, as exploited in the wild in May 2025.
Published May 13, 2025 · Updated Oct 8, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-46506 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v3.1) affecting NetAlertX.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 13, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including NetAlertX 24.10.12.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
10.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
62%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
NetAlertX 23.01.14 through 24.x before 24.10.12 allows unauthenticated command injection via settings update because function=savesettings lacks an authentication requirement, as exploited in the wild in May 2025. This is related to settings.php and util.php.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 13, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NetAlertXNetalertx | >= 23.01.14 | 24.10.12 |
Patched Releases
NetAlertX
24.10.12
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 13, 2025
Last updated
Oct 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2024/46xxx/CVE-2024-46506.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46506
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitMSF netalertx_rce_cve_2024_46506.rb
- exploithttps://rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/cve-2024-46506-rce-in-netalertx/
FAQ
Common Questions.
NetAlertX 23.01.14 through 24.x before 24.10.12 allows unauthenticated command injection via settings update because function=savesettings lacks an authentication requirement, as exploited in the wild in May 2025.
Affected: NetAlertX versions >= 23.01.14. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 13, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including NetAlertX 24.10.12.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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