PatchTheCVECVE-2024-29941: Insecure storage of the ICT MIFARE and DESFire encryption keys in the firmware binary allows malicious actors
CVE-2024-29941 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Insecure storage of the ICT MIFARE and DESFire encryption keys in the firmware binary allows malicious actors to create credentials for any site code and card number that is using the default ICT encryption.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 99%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2024-05-06 |
| 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-2024-29941?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2024-29941 being exploited?
CVE-2024-29941 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-2024-29941 affect?
CVE-2024-29941 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Insecure storage of the ICT MIFARE and DESFire encryption keys in the firmware binary allows malicious actors to create credentials for any site code and card number that is using the default ICT encryption.
How urgent is CVE-2024-29941?
Priority 28/100. High severity