CVE-2024-3543: loadmaster Credential Exposure (CVSS 6.4)

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-257 CWE-257

CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
progress	loadmaster	7.2.49.0 — 7.2.54.10
progress	loadmaster	7.2.55.0 — 7.2.59.4
progress	loadmaster	All

References

Other References

https://kemptechnologies.com/ https://support.kemptechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/25724813518605-ECS-Connection-Manager-Security-Vulnerabilities-CVE-2024-3544-and-CVE-2024-3543 https://kemptechnologies.com/ https://support.kemptechnologies.com/hc/en-us/articles/25724813518605-ECS-Connection-Manager-Security-Vulnerabilities-CVE-2024-3544-and-CVE-2024-3543

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3543? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-3543? +

CVE-2024-3543 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3543? +

CVE-2024-3543 affects products from progress, specifically: loadmaster. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-3543? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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