CVE-2024-35124: A vulnerability in the combination of the OpenBMC's FW1050.00 through FW1050.10, FW1030.00 through FW1030.50,

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-35124?

openbmc: upgrade to newer than fw1050.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-35124 being exploited?

CVE-2024-35124 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-2024-35124 affect?

CVE-2024-35124 affects openbmc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A vulnerability in the combination of the OpenBMC's FW1050.00 through FW1050.10, FW1030.00 through FW1030.50, and FW1020.00 through FW1020.60 default password and session management allow an attacker to gain administrative access to the BMC

Routine

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-35124 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting openbmc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the combination of the OpenBMC's FW1050.00 through FW1050.10, FW1030.00 through FW1030.50, and FW1020.00 through FW1020.60 default password and session management allow an attacker to gain administrative access to the BMC. IBM X-Force ID: 290674.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-288, CWE-306
Published	2024-08-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-13 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm openbmc UPGRADE

Affected: >= fw1020.00 and <= fw1020.60 · >= fw1030.00 and <= fw1030.50 · >= fw1050.00 and <= fw1050.10

Fixed in: newer than fw1050.10

Safe to downgrade to: a release before fw1020.00

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-35124?

openbmc: upgrade to newer than fw1050.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-35124 being exploited?

CVE-2024-35124 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-2024-35124 affect?

CVE-2024-35124 affects openbmc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A vulnerability in the combination of the OpenBMC's FW1050.00 through FW1050.10, FW1030.00 through FW1030.50, and FW1020.00 through FW1020.60 default password and session management allow an attacker to gain administrative access to the BMC

How urgent is CVE-2024-35124?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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