CVE-2024-3461

Name: CVE-2024-3461
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T15:41:13.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-3461 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.35) allows to brute force the PIN number, which protects the application from being closed, as there are no mechanisms preventing a user from excessively guessing the number. . EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.35) allows to brute force the PIN number, which protects the application from being closed, as there are no mechanisms preventing a user from excessively guessing the number.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

16.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kioware	Kioware	<= 8.35

References

https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kioware.com/Product
https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://cert.pl/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kioware.com/Product

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3461?

How severe is CVE-2024-3461?

CVE-2024-3461 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3461?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-3461?

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Source: NVD / NIST