How severe is CVE-2024-33891?

CVE-2024-33891 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-33891 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-33891?

CVE-2024-33891 affects Delinea Secret Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33891?

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

Does CVE-2024-33891 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-33891 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31595.

When was CVE-2024-33891 published?

CVE-2024-33891 was published on 2024-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-33891

CVE-2024-33891 is a high-severity vulnerability in Delinea Secret Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-321.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31595
Weakness: CWE-321
Affected product: Delinea Secret Server
Published: 2024-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Delinea Secret Server before 11.7.000001 allows attackers to bypass authentication via the SOAP API in SecretServer/webservices/SSWebService.asmx. This is related to a hardcoded key, the use of the integer 2 for the Admin user, and removal of the oauthExpirationId attribute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-33891?: Delinea Secret Server before 11.7.000001 allows attackers to bypass authentication via the SOAP API in SecretServer/webservices/SSWebService.asmx. This is related to a hardcoded key, the use of the integer 2 for the Admin user, and removal of the oauthExpirationId attribute.
How severe is CVE-2024-33891?: CVE-2024-33891 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-33891 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-33891?: CVE-2024-33891 affects Delinea Secret Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-33891?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-33891 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-33891 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31595.
When was CVE-2024-33891 published?: CVE-2024-33891 was published on 2024-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:delinea:secret_server:*:*:*:*:on-premises:*:*:*

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