CVE-2024-22078: An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-22078?

g5dfr firmware: upgrade to 1.2.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-22078 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22078 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-22078 affect?

CVE-2024-22078 affects g5dfr firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Privilege escalation can occur via world writable files. The network configuration script has weak filesystem permissions. This results in write acces

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-22078 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting g5dfr firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Privilege escalation can occur via world writable files. The network configuration script has weak filesystem permissions. This results in write access for all authenticated users and the possibility to escalate from user privileges to administrative privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-280
Published	2024-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: elspec-ltd

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-20 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elspec-ltd g5dfr firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.1.12

Fixed in: 1.2.1.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2024-22078?

g5dfr firmware: upgrade to 1.2.1.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-22078 being exploited?

CVE-2024-22078 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-2024-22078 affect?

CVE-2024-22078 affects g5dfr firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An issue was discovered in Elspec G5 digital fault recorder versions 1.1.4.15 and before. Privilege escalation can occur via world writable files. The network configuration script has weak filesystem permissions. This results in write acces

How urgent is CVE-2024-22078?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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