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CVE-2024-39846

3.5 · LOW

NewPass before 1.2.0 stores passwords (rather than password hashes) directly, which makes it easier to obtain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Published Jun 29, 2024CWE-312EPSS 0.19%

Overview

CVE-2024-39846 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

NewPass before 1.2.0 stores passwords (rather than password hashes) directly, which makes it easier to obtain unauthorized access to sensitive information. NOTE: in each case, data at rest is encrypted, but is decrypted within process memory during use.

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

GitHubgithub.com/6eero/NewPass/commit/13f0a844d64927450fa751deb7cc06beba699720GitHubgithub.com/6eero/NewPass/releases/tag/v1.2.0GitHubgithub.com/6eero/NewPass/commit/13f0a844d64927450fa751deb7cc06beba699720GitHubgithub.com/6eero/NewPass/releases/tag/v1.2.0

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39846?

CVE-2024-39846 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-39846?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-39846?

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-2024-39846?

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