CVE-2024-6793
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists in NI VeriStand DataLogging Server that may result in remote code execution. Successful exploitation requires an attacker to send a specially crafted message. These vulnerabilities affect NI VeriStand 2024 Q2 and prior versions.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceA deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability in NI VeriStand DataLogging Server allows remote code execution via specially crafted malicious messages. The vulnerability is exploitable remotely without authentication and affects version 2024 Q2 and prior.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 2024= 2024CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm NI VeriStand installationCheck system for NI VeriStand installation by looking in standard program directories (C:\Program Files\National Instruments\VeriStand) or using Windows Programs and Features to list installed software containing 'VeriStand'Affected if NI VeriStand is not installed on the system
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Identify installed VeriStand versionCheck the version of NI VeriStand by reviewing the software version in Add/Remove Programs, or look for version information in the NI VeriStand installation directory typically found in program metadata or the application executable propertiesAffected if The installed version is 2024 Q2 or any version <= 2024 (including 2024 itself)
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Verify DataLogging Server is enabledCheck NI VeriStand configuration files or the System Explorer interface to determine if the DataLogging Server component is enabled. This server is typically configured in the VeriStand deployment settings or as a running serviceAffected if DataLogging Server component is running or enabled on the system
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Assess network exposure of DataLogging ServerReview network listener configurations and firewall rules to determine if the DataLogging Server port (typically uses ports associated with VeriStand real-time communication) is exposed to untrusted networks. Use netstat or similar tools to identify listening ports associated with VeriStandAffected if The DataLogging Server is listening on accessible network interfaces and reachable from untrusted networks
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Look for indicators of compromiseReview system logs, VeriStand logs, and network traffic logs for unusual or unexpected incoming connections, especially those containing serialized data patterns. Check for unexpected processes or files created around the time of potential exploitationAffected if Unusual connections, unexpected processes, or evidence of remote code execution attempts are found in logs or network captures
A system is affected if NI VeriStand version 2024 Q2 or prior is installed with the DataLogging Server enabled and exposed to network access, making it vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution via malicious deserialized messages.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scopedRestrict network access to the DataLogging Server, monitor for exploitation attempts, and apply any available patches from NI. If no patch exists, consider compensating controls such as network segmentation and intrusion detection.
NI VeriStand 2024 Q3 or later (post-Q2 release)
- 1. Identify the current installed version of NI VeriStand by checking the software or NI MAX utility
- 2. Navigate to the NI download website (www.ni.com) or contact NI support to obtain the latest version of VeriStand
- 3. Download NI VeriStand 2024 Q3 or later version (if available) which should contain the fix for this vulnerability
- 4. Back up any existing project files, configurations, and custom code before upgrading
- 5. Uninstall the current version of VeriStand or apply the update via NI installer
- 6. After installation, verify the DataLogging Server component is updated and restart any related services
- 7. Test that normal data logging functionality works correctly after the update
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2024-6793 in production — separate from our analysis above.
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