CVE-2024-6791 | BDVDB-2026-243293 Detail

NIVeriStand

Description#

A directory path traversal vulnerability exists when loading a vsmodel file in NI VeriStand that may result in remote code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to get a user to open a specially crafted .vsmodel file. This vulnerability affects VeriStand 2024 Q2 and prior versions.

Impact#

CAPEC-126 Path Traversal

Weaknesses#

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References#

https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/directory-path-traversal-vulnerability-in-ni-veristand-with-vsmodel-files.html

Exploit#

No public exploit known

History#

Version 12024-07-22Record published in the CVE List.
Version 22024-08-01Most recent update recorded in the CVE List.

Published

Published: 2024-07-22
Last modified: 2024-08-01

Vendor information

Vendor: NI
Product: VeriStand

All NI vulnerabilities

Score

7.8 High

EPSS

less than 1%, Very Low

Estimated chance of exploitation in the next 30 days. EPSS percentile: 40.0.

KEV

Not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Impact

Path Traversal

Action

No specific action is recorded in the source data. Check the references for vendor guidance.

Affected Systems

Vulnerable
<= 24.2
Fixed
Not stated

Scoring System

CVSS v4.0

Not available

CVSS v3.1

7.8 High

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Metric breakdown
Attack Vector	Local
Attack Complexity	Low
Privileges Required	None
User Interaction	Required
Scope	Unchanged
Confidentiality	High
Integrity	High
Availability	High

CVSS v3.0

Not available

CVSS v2

Not available

Source: CVE List v5 (record); CISA KEV (kev, action); FIRST EPSS (epss).