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CVE-2024-47946: Image Access Scan2Net · Unrestricted File Upload

Affects Image Access Scan2NetSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.2High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 66% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 10 Dec 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

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Image Access GmbH Scan2NetAffected
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Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations should immediately review access controls to Scan2Net devices, ensuring that Poweruser credentials are tightly controlled and monitored. Network segmentation should isolate these devices from untrusted networks to reduce exposure. Since no patches are currently available, administrators should disable or restrict the ability to upload custom desktop backgrounds or lock screens if possible. Implement strict file validation and filtering at the network perimeter or proxy level to block suspicious uploads. Regularly audit device logs for unusual upload activity or access patterns. Employ multi-factor authentication for all privileged accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise. If feasible, deploy web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block attempts to access uploaded PHP scripts. Finally, maintain an incident response plan to quickly address any suspected exploitation and monitor vendor communications for forthcoming patches or updates.

Description

If the attacker has access to a valid Poweruser session, remote code execution is possible because specially crafted valid PNG files with injected PHP content can be uploaded as desktop backgrounds or lock screens. After the upload, the PHP script is available in the web root. The PHP code executes once the uploaded file is accessed. This allows the execution of arbitrary PHP code and OS commands on the device as "www-data".

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