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CVE-2024-37742

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.51%

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CVE-2024-37742 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure Access Control in Safe Exam Browser (SEB) = 3.5.0 on Windows. The vulnerability allows an attacker to share clipboard data between the SEB kiosk mode and the underlying system, compromising exam integrity. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure Access Control in Safe Exam Browser (SEB) = 3.5.0 on Windows. The vulnerability allows an attacker to share clipboard data between the SEB kiosk mode and the underlying system, compromising exam integrity. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can bypass exam controls and gain an unfair advantage during exams.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.51%

39.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37742?
Insecure Access Control in Safe Exam Browser (SEB) = 3.5.0 on Windows. The vulnerability allows an attacker to share clipboard data between the SEB kiosk mode and the underlying system, compromising exam integrity. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can bypass exam controls and gain an unfair advantage during exams.
How severe is CVE-2024-37742?
CVE-2024-37742 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37742?
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