CVE-2024-46328: Use of Hard-coded Password
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Sep 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-46328, organizations should first check for any firmware updates or patches released by VONETS addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly. Disable remote management interfaces where possible and enforce strict access control lists (ACLs) to limit who can connect to these devices. Implement network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to identify anomalous authentication attempts or unusual device behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Replace affected hardware with alternative devices that do not contain hardcoded credentials if feasible. Additionally, conduct regular audits of network devices to detect the presence of hardcoded or default credentials. Educate staff about the risks of embedded credentials and enforce policies that prohibit their use in new deployments. Finally, consider deploying network-level encryption and endpoint security controls to reduce the impact of potential device compromise.
Description
VONETS VAP11G-300 v3.3.23.6.9 was discovered to contain hardcoded credentials for several different privileged accounts, including root.