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CVE-2024-39776 Avtec CVE debrief

Avtec Outpost 0810 stores sensitive information in an insecure location without proper access controls, allowing network-based attackers to access confidential data without authentication. The vulnerability affects Outpost 0810 and Outpost Uploader Utility versions prior to 5.0.0. CISA published this advisory on August 22, 2024 as ICSA-24-235-04.

Vendor
Avtec
Product
Outpost 0810
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2024-08-22
Original CVE updated
2024-08-22
Advisory published
2024-08-22
Advisory updated
2024-08-22

Who should care

Organizations operating Avtec Outpost 0810 or Outpost Uploader Utility in critical communications infrastructure, public safety, transportation, or industrial control environments should prioritize this vulnerability. Security teams responsible for ICS/OT network protection and incident response should assess exposure and coordinate vendor-guided upgrades.

Technical summary

CVE-2024-39776 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Avtec Outpost 0810 and Outpost Uploader Utility versions prior to 5.0.0. The products store sensitive information in an insecure location without proper access controls, enabling unauthenticated network attackers to access confidential data. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, no required privileges, and high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact.

Defensive priority

HIGH

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade Avtec Outpost 0810 to version 5.0.0 or later to resolve the insecure storage vulnerability
  • When upgrading Outpost Uploader Utility to version 5.0.0 or later, reset the user list to default per Avtec's documentation
  • Restrict network access to port 80 on affected devices where possible
  • Disable the web interface on affected devices if not required for operations
  • Check for coupled Scout firmware versions prior to 5.8.1 and update to latest firmware if present
  • Apply network segmentation to limit exposure of ICS devices to untrusted networks
  • Monitor for unauthorized access attempts to Outpost web interfaces

Evidence notes

The source advisory identifies two affected products: Avtec Outpost 0810 versions prior to 5.0.0 and Avtec Outpost Uploader Utility versions prior to 5.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 vector confirms network attack vector with low attack complexity and no privileges required.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2024-39776 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-39776

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2024-39776 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-39776

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Source item URL

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2024/icsa-24-235-04.json

    cisa_csaf

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-235-04

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/alerts/ICS-ALERT-10-301-01

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Cybersecurity_Best_Practices_for_Industrial_Control_Systems.pdf

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/topics/industrial-control-systems

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://us-cert.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/recommended_practices/NCCIC_ICS-CERT_Defense_in_Depth_2016_S508C.pdf

    Reference

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/tips/ICS-TIP-12-146-01B

    Reference

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.