How severe is CVE-2024-32756?

CVE-2024-32756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-32756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-32756?

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

Does CVE-2024-32756 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-32756 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30543.

When was CVE-2024-32756 published?

CVE-2024-32756 was published on 2024-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-32756

CVE-2024-32756 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-257.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-30543
Weakness: CWE-257
Published: 2024-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under certain circumstances the Linux users credentials may be recovered by an authenticated user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-32756?: Under certain circumstances the Linux users credentials may be recovered by an authenticated user.
How severe is CVE-2024-32756?: CVE-2024-32756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-32756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-32756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-32756 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-32756 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-30543.
When was CVE-2024-32756 published?: CVE-2024-32756 was published on 2024-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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