CVE-2024-38291

HIGH
Published Feb 27, 2025 Modified Jul 11, 2025 CWE-284 CWE-522

Description

In XIQ-SE before 24.2.11, a low-privileged user may be able to access admin passwords, which could lead to privilege escalation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284
CWE-522 CWE-522

Affected Products

Vendor Product
extremenetworks xiq-se

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38291? +
In XIQ-SE before 24.2.11, a low-privileged user may be able to access admin passwords, which could lead to privilege escalation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-38291? +
CVE-2024-38291 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38291? +
CVE-2024-38291 affects products from extremenetworks, specifically: xiq-se. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38291? +
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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