CVE-2024-36480: Hardcoded Credentials (CVSS 9.8)

Description

Use of hard-coded credentials issue exists in Ricoh Streamline NX PC Client ver.3.7.2 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker may obtain LocalSystem Account of the PC where the product is installed. As a result, unintended operations may be performed on the PC.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

References

Other References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN00442488/ https://www.ricoh.com/products/security/vulnerabilities/vul?id=ricoh-2024-000005 https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN00442488/ https://www.ricoh.com/products/security/vulnerabilities/vul?id=ricoh-2024-000005

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36480? +

Use of hard-coded credentials issue exists in Ricoh Streamline NX PC Client ver.3.7.2 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker may obtain LocalSystem Account of the PC where the product is installed. As a result, unintended operations may be performed on the PC. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-36480? +

CVE-2024-36480 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36480? +

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