CVE-2024-38492

Name: CVE-2024-38492
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-15T14:15:03.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.4/10EPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38492 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.4/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote command execution on the affected PAM system by uploading a specially crafted PAM upgrade file.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote command execution on the affected PAM system by uploading a specially crafted PAM upgrade file.

Metrics

CVSS 4.0

9.4/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38492?

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote command execution on the affected PAM system by uploading a specially crafted PAM upgrade file.

How severe is CVE-2024-38492?

CVE-2024-38492 has a CVSS score of 9.4/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38492?

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