CVE-2024-36457
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2024-36457 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the authentication requirements for a specific PAM endpoint.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the authentication requirements for a specific PAM endpoint.
Metrics
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-36457?
The vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the authentication requirements for a specific PAM endpoint.
How severe is CVE-2024-36457?
CVE-2024-36457 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36457?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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