CVE-2024-38883

Name: CVE-2024-38883
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-02T18:16:19.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38883 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in Horizon Business Services Inc. Caterease 16.0.1.1663 through 24.0.1.2405 and possibly later versions, allows a remote attacker to perform a Drop Encryption Level attack due to the selection of a less-secure algorithm during negotiation.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in Horizon Business Services Inc. Caterease 16.0.1.1663 through 24.0.1.2405 and possibly later versions, allows a remote attacker to perform a Drop Encryption Level attack due to the selection of a less-secure algorithm during negotiation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-757

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Horizoncloud	Caterease	>= 16.0.1.1663, <= 24.0.1.2405

References

http://caterease.comProduct
http://horizon.comNot Applicable
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/179892/Caterease-Software-SQL-Injection-Command-Injection-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.273367Permissions Required, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38883?

How severe is CVE-2024-38883?

CVE-2024-38883 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38883?

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Source: NVD / NIST