How severe is CVE-2024-34538?

CVE-2024-34538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-34538 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34538?

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-2024-34538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-34538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34844.

When was CVE-2024-34538 published?

CVE-2024-34538 was published on 2024-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-34538

CVE-2024-34538 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-338.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34844
Weakness: CWE-338
Published: 2024-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mateso PasswordSafe through 8.13.9.26689 has Weak Cryptography.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34538?: Mateso PasswordSafe through 8.13.9.26689 has Weak Cryptography.
How severe is CVE-2024-34538?: CVE-2024-34538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-34538 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34538?: 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-2024-34538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-34538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34844.
When was CVE-2024-34538 published?: CVE-2024-34538 was published on 2024-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hansesecure.de/2023/02/schwachstelle-in-passwordsafe-mateso/

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