CVE-2024-46916: Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite through 4.3.0 SR06 contains functionality that allows the removal of cr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-46916?

vynamic security suite: upgrade to newer than 4.3.0sr06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-46916 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46916 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-2024-46916 affect?

CVE-2024-46916 affects vynamic security suite. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite through 4.3.0 SR06 contains functionality that allows the removal of critical system files before the filesystem is properly mounted (e.g., leveraging a delete call in /etc/rc.d/init.d/mountfs to remov

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-46916?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-46916 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting vynamic security suite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite through 4.3.0 SR06 contains functionality that allows the removal of critical system files before the filesystem is properly mounted (e.g., leveraging a delete call in /etc/rc.d/init.d/mountfs to remove the /etc/fstab file). This can allow code execution and, in some versions, enable recovery of TPM Disk Encryption keys and decryption of the Windows system partition.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269, CWE-276, CWE-284
Published	2025-08-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dieboldnixdorf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-29 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dieboldnixdorf vynamic security suite UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.3.0sr06

Fixed in: newer than 4.3.0sr06

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vynamic-security-suite || rpm -q vynamic-security-suite || vynamic-security-suite --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.3.0sr06 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vynamic-security-suite

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vynamic-security-suite

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-46916?

vynamic security suite: upgrade to newer than 4.3.0sr06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-46916 being exploited?

CVE-2024-46916 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-2024-46916 affect?

CVE-2024-46916 affects vynamic security suite. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite through 4.3.0 SR06 contains functionality that allows the removal of critical system files before the filesystem is properly mounted (e.g., leveraging a delete call in /etc/rc.d/init.d/mountfs to remov

How urgent is CVE-2024-46916?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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