CVE-2024-38887

Name: CVE-2024-38887
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-02T21:16:30.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38887 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 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 expand control over the operating system from the database due to the execution of commands with unnecessary privileges.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% 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 expand control over the operating system from the database due to the execution of commands with unnecessary privileges.

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

1.68%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.273371Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38887?

How severe is CVE-2024-38887?

CVE-2024-38887 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38887?

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Source: NVD / NIST