CVE-2024-36496

7.5 HIGH
Published: June 24, 2024 Modified: April 15, 2026
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Description

The configuration file is encrypted with a static key derived from a static five-character password which allows an attacker to decrypt this file.Β The application hashes this five-character password with the outdated and broken MD5 algorithm (no salt) and uses the first five bytes as the key for RC4. The configuration file is then encrypted with these parameters.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/12
Source: 551230f0-3615-47bd-b7cc-93e92e730bbf
https://r.sec-consult.com/winselect
Source: 551230f0-3615-47bd-b7cc-93e92e730bbf
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/12
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://r.sec-consult.com/winselect
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
51th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)