CVE-2024-3738

Name: CVE-2024-3738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-13T18:15:07.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-3738 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in cym1102 nginxWebUI up to 3.9.9. This affects the function handlePath of the file /adminPage/conf/saveCmd. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in cym1102 nginxWebUI up to 3.9.9. This affects the function handlePath of the file /adminPage/conf/saveCmd. The manipulation of the argument nginxPath leads to improper certificate validation. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-260577 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.52%

39.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cym1102	Nginxwebui	< 4.2.4

References

https://github.com/cym1102/nginxWebUI/files/14818455/nginxwebui.rce.3.9.9.pdfExploit
https://github.com/cym1102/nginxWebUI/issues/138Issue Tracking
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.260577Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.260577Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/cym1102/nginxWebUI/files/14818455/nginxwebui.rce.3.9.9.pdfExploit
https://github.com/cym1102/nginxWebUI/issues/138Issue Tracking
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.260577Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.260577Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3738?

How severe is CVE-2024-3738?

CVE-2024-3738 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3738?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST