PatchTheCVECVE-2024-22894: An issue fixed in AIT-Deutschland Alpha Innotec Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later
CVE-2024-22894 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting heat pumps firmware, heat pumps firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue fixed in AIT-Deutschland Alpha Innotec Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later and Novelan Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the password component in the shadow file.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 46%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-326 |
| Published | 2024-01-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
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-2024-22894?
heat pumps firmware: upgrade to 2.88.3, 3.89.0, 4.81.3; heat pumps firmware: upgrade to 2.88.3, 3.89.0, 4.81.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-22894 being exploited?
CVE-2024-22894 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-2024-22894 affect?
CVE-2024-22894 affects heat pumps firmware, heat pumps firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). An issue fixed in AIT-Deutschland Alpha Innotec Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later and Novelan Heatpumps V2.88.3 or later, V3.89.0 or later, V4.81.3 or later, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via
How urgent is CVE-2024-22894?
Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference