An unauthenticated attacker with access to the local network of the medical office can use known default credentials
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 23:14 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CISA-ADP | CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 |
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
Since the vulnerability relies on known default credentials, immediate mitigation should include changing all default passwords for the Elefant Firebird database and restricting local network access to trusted users only. Monitor vendor advisories for any forthcoming patches or official remediation guidance.
Description
CVE-2024-50588 is a critical vulnerability in the Elefant Firebird database used in medical office environments. An unauthenticated attacker with local network access can exploit known default credentials to gain remote DBA access. This access exposes sensitive patient data and login credentials. Additionally, the attacker can create or overwrite arbitrary files on the server filesystem with SYSTEM-level privileges, posing a severe risk to system integrity and confidentiality.