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CVE-2024-36496

7.5 · HIGH

The configuration file is encrypted with a static key derived from a static five-character password which allows an attacker to decrypt this file.

Published Jun 24, 2024CWE-798EPSS 0.69%

Overview

CVE-2024-36496 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 24, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The configuration file is encrypted with a static key derived from a

static five-character password which allows an attacker to decrypt this

file. The application hashes this five-character password with

the outdated and broken MD5 algorithm (no salt) and uses the first five

bytes as the key for RC4. The configuration file is then encrypted with

these parameters.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/12Refr.sec-consult.com/winselectRefwww.faronics.com/en-uk/document-library/document/winselect-standard-release-notesRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/12Refr.sec-consult.com/winselectRefwww.faronics.com/en-uk/document-library/document/winselect-standard-release-notes

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36496?

CVE-2024-36496 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 24, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-36496?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-36496?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2024-36496?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-36496 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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