CVE-2024-51407: Floodlight SDN OpenFlow Controller v.1.2 has an issue that allows local hosts to construct false broadcast por

Routine

MEDIUM 6.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-51407 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.2) affecting floodlight. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Floodlight SDN OpenFlow Controller v.1.2 has an issue that allows local hosts to construct false broadcast ports causing inter-host communication anomalies.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.2 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-11-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: projectfloodlight

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-01 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

projectfloodlight floodlight DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy floodlight || rpm -q floodlight || floodlight --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison floodlight sudo apt install floodlight=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold floodlight

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list floodlight sudo dnf downgrade floodlight-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add floodlight

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-51407?

floodlight: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-51407 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51407 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-2024-51407 affect?

CVE-2024-51407 affects floodlight. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.2). Floodlight SDN OpenFlow Controller v.1.2 has an issue that allows local hosts to construct false broadcast ports causing inter-host communication anomalies.

How urgent is CVE-2024-51407?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

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