CVE-2024-38329

Name: CVE-2024-38329
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-19T14:15:13.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38329 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of user permission. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to change its settings, trigger backups, restore backups, and also delete all previous backups via log rotation. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of user permission. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to change its settings, trigger backups, restore backups, and also delete all previous backups via log rotation. IBM X-Force ID: 294994.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Storage Protect For Virtual Environments	>= 8.1.0.0, < 8.1.23.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/294994Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7157929Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/294994Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7157929Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38329?

How severe is CVE-2024-38329?

CVE-2024-38329 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38329?

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