PatchTheCVECVE-2024-1486: Elevation of privileges via misconfigured access control list in GE HealthCare ultrasound devices
CVE-2024-1486 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Elevation of privileges via misconfigured access control list in GE HealthCare ultrasound devices
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.4 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 90%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-732 |
| Published | 2024-05-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-1486?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2024-1486 being exploited?
CVE-2024-1486 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-1486 affect?
CVE-2024-1486 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Elevation of privileges via misconfigured access control list in GE HealthCare ultrasound devices
How urgent is CVE-2024-1486?
Priority 28/100. High severity