CVE-2024-46916 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can execute code and recover encryption keys by removing critical system files before filesystem mounting in Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Security Suite.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-46916?
CVE-2024-46916 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Aug 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-46916?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dieboldnixdorf Vynamic Security Suite.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46916?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-46916 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-46916 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-46916 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3x4-rx6q-vgjr.