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CVE-2024-3543

6.4 · MEDIUM
Published May 2, 2024 progress CWE-257 EPSS 0.28% (20th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-3543 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting progress loadmaster. It was published on May 2, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Use of reversible password encryption algorithm allows attackers to decrypt passwords.  Sensitive information can be easily unencrypted by the attacker, stolen credentials can be used for arbitrary actions to corrupt the system.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from progress. Update loadmaster to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
progress loadmaster >= 7.2.49.0, < 7.2.54.10 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3543?

CVE-2024-3543 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting progress loadmaster. It was published on May 2, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-3543?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-3543?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from progress. Update loadmaster to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-3543?

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