CVE-2024-45862: Kastle Systems firmware prior to May 1, 2024, stored machine credentials in cleartext, which may allow an atta

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-45862?

access control system firmware: upgrade to 2024-05-01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-45862 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45862 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-2024-45862 affect?

CVE-2024-45862 affects access control system firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Kastle Systems firmware prior to May 1, 2024, stored machine credentials in cleartext, which may allow an attacker to access sensitive information.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-45862?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-45862 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting access control system firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Kastle Systems firmware prior to May 1, 2024, stored machine credentials in cleartext, which may allow an attacker to access sensitive information.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2024-09-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: kastle

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-19 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kastle access control system firmware UPGRADE

Affected: < 2024-05-01

Fixed in: 2024-05-01

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.

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-2024-45862?

access control system firmware: upgrade to 2024-05-01. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45862 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45862 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-2024-45862 affect?

CVE-2024-45862 affects access control system firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Kastle Systems firmware prior to May 1, 2024, stored machine credentials in cleartext, which may allow an attacker to access sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2024-45862?

Priority 35/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-45861 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Kastle Systems firmware prior to May 1, 2024, contained a hard-coded credential, which if accessed may allow a

References

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