CVE-2024-42496 (CVSS 2.4)

Description

Smart-tab Android app installed April 2023 or earlier contains an issue with plaintext storage of a password. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker with physical access to the device may retrieve the credential information and spoof the device to access the related external service.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

2.4

LOW

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

References

Other References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN42445661/ https://tsc-soft.co.jp/smart-tab/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42496? +

Smart-tab Android app installed April 2023 or earlier contains an issue with plaintext storage of a password. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker with physical access to the device may retrieve the credential information and spoof the device to access the related external service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.4 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-42496? +

CVE-2024-42496 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.4 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42496? +

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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