How severe is CVE-2024-26329?

CVE-2024-26329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-26329 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26329?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-26329 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26329 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23598.

When was CVE-2024-26329 published?

CVE-2024-26329 was published on 2024-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26329

CVE-2024-26329 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-331.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23598
Weakness: CWE-331
Published: 2024-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Chilkat before v9.5.0.98, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via predictable PRNG in ChilkatRand::randomBytes function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26329?: Chilkat before v9.5.0.98, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via predictable PRNG in ChilkatRand::randomBytes function.
How severe is CVE-2024-26329?: CVE-2024-26329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-26329 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26329?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-26329 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26329 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23598.
When was CVE-2024-26329 published?: CVE-2024-26329 was published on 2024-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://x41-dsec.de/lab/advisories/x41-2024-001-chilkat-prng/

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