How severe is CVE-2024-32238?

CVE-2024-32238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-32238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32238?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-32238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-32238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30056.

When was CVE-2024-32238 published?

CVE-2024-32238 was published on 2024-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-32238

CVE-2024-32238 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 53% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-30056
Weakness: CWE-522
Published: 2024-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

H3C ER8300G2-X is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The password for the router's management system can be accessed via the management system page login interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32238?: H3C ER8300G2-X is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The password for the router's management system can be accessed via the management system page login interface.
How severe is CVE-2024-32238?: CVE-2024-32238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-32238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-32238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-32238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30056.
When was CVE-2024-32238 published?: CVE-2024-32238 was published on 2024-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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