CVE-2024-38885

HIGH
Published Aug 2, 2024 Modified May 13, 2025 CWE-259

Description

An issue in Horizon Business Services Inc. Caterease 16.0.1.1663 through 24.0.1.2405 and possibly later versions, allows a remote attacker to perform unauthorized access using known operating system credentials due to hardcoded SQL user credentials in the client application.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-259 CWE-259

Affected Products

Vendor Product
horizoncloud caterease

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38885? +
An issue in Horizon Business Services Inc. Caterease 16.0.1.1663 through 24.0.1.2405 and possibly later versions, allows a remote attacker to perform unauthorized access using known operating system credentials due to hardcoded SQL user credentials in the client application. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-38885? +
CVE-2024-38885 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38885? +
CVE-2024-38885 affects products from horizoncloud, specifically: caterease. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38885? +
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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