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CVE-2024-36442: Exposed Files or Directories

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 54% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 22 Aug 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2024-36442, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict access to the cgi-bin/fdmcgiwebv2.cgi interface by limiting network exposure through firewall rules or network segmentation, allowing only trusted management hosts to connect. 2) Enforce strong authentication mechanisms and regularly audit credentials to prevent unauthorized access. 3) Monitor device logs and network traffic for unusual access patterns or attempts to access arbitrary files. 4) Disable or remove unnecessary CGI scripts or web interfaces if possible to reduce the attack surface. 5) Engage with Swissphone support or vendors to obtain security advisories, patches, or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability. 6) Implement compensating controls such as intrusion detection systems (IDS) tailored to detect exploitation attempts targeting this CGI endpoint. 7) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests focusing on device management interfaces. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific vulnerable component and operational context of the affected devices.

Description

cgi-bin/fdmcgiwebv2.cgi on Swissphone DiCal-RED 4009 devices allows an authenticated attacker to gain access to arbitrary files on the device's file system.

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