CVE-2024-22082VulnerabilityPublished 20 Mar 2024Updated 5 Aug 2024

CVE-2024-22082: n/a

Source CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

7.5High

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Mar 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: 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 2026-10-26.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2024-22082, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict network access to the Elspec G5 web interface by placing devices behind firewalls or network segmentation controls, limiting access only to authorized personnel and management networks. 2) Employ VPNs or secure management channels to access the device interface, preventing exposure to the public internet. 3) Monitor network traffic and device logs for unusual directory listing requests or reconnaissance activity targeting the web interface. 4) Disable or restrict directory listing functionality on the device if configurable, or apply web server configuration changes to prevent directory enumeration. 5) Engage with the vendor to obtain firmware updates or patches addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available. 6) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on device web interfaces and management portals. 7) Implement strict access control policies and multi-factor authentication for device management where supported to reduce risk of unauthorized access. 8) Maintain an inventory of all Elspec G5 devices and ensure they are included in vulnerability management programs. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on network-level controls, monitoring, and vendor engagement specific to this device and vulnerability.

Description

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Unauthenticated directory listing can occur: the web interface cay be abused be an attacker get a better understanding of the operating system.

Impact

The primary impact of CVE-2024-22082 is the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through directory listing on the Elspec G5 device web interface. This exposure can allow attackers to gather detailed knowledge about the device's operating system, configuration files, and potentially other sensitive data. Such information can be leveraged to craft targeted attacks, escalate privileges, or identify additional vulnerabilities. While the vulnerability does not directly compromise system integrity or availability, the confidentiality breach can undermine the security posture of critical infrastructure environments. Organizations operating these devices in power generation, transmission, or distribution sectors could face increased risk of cyber espionage, sabotage, or disruption if attackers use this information to facilitate further attacks. The ease of exploitation and lack of authentication requirements increase the likelihood of reconnaissance activities by malicious actors. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate widespread impact, but the critical nature of the affected systems warrants proactive mitigation to prevent future exploitation.

CWE-548Exposure of Information Through Directory Listing (opens in a new tab)
Variant weaknessOWASP Top 10 A01:2025: Broken Access Control (opens in a new tab)
The product inappropriately exposes a directory listing with an index of all the resources located inside of the directory.
Architecture and Design · System Configuration
Recommendations include restricting access to important directories or files by adopting a need to know requirement for both the document and server root, and turning off features such as Automatic Directory Listings that could expose private files and provide information that could be utilized by an attacker when…
OWASP Cheat Sheets
REST Assessment (opens in a new tab)
Error Handling (opens in a new tab)
Authorization (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V4.3.2 (opens in a new tab)
V8.3.4 (opens in a new tab)
V14.3.2 (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

elspec-ltd.com/support/security-advisories/ (opens in a new tab)

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 28 Feb 2026, 09:09 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-548

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