How severe is CVE-2024-3461?

CVE-2024-3461 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3461?

CVE-2024-3461 affects Kioware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3461?

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

Does CVE-2024-3461 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3461 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32048.

When was CVE-2024-3461 published?

CVE-2024-3461 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3461

CVE-2024-3461 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kioware 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32048
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Kioware
Published: 2024-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.35) allows to brute force the PIN number, which protects the application from being closed, as there are no mechanisms preventing a user from excessively guessing the number.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3461?: KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.35) allows to brute force the PIN number, which protects the application from being closed, as there are no mechanisms preventing a user from excessively guessing the number.
How severe is CVE-2024-3461?: CVE-2024-3461 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3461?: CVE-2024-3461 affects Kioware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-3461 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3461 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32048.
When was CVE-2024-3461 published?: CVE-2024-3461 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kioware:kioware:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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