How severe is CVE-2024-3543?

CVE-2024-3543 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3543 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3543?

CVE-2024-3543 primarily affects Progress Loadmaster. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3543?

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

Does CVE-2024-3543 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3543 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32129.

When was CVE-2024-3543 published?

CVE-2024-3543 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3543

CVE-2024-3543 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progress Loadmaster with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32129
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Progress Loadmaster
Published: 2024-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of reversible password encryption algorithm allows attackers to decrypt passwords. Sensitive information can be easily unencrypted by the attacker, stolen credentials can be used for arbitrary actions to corrupt the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3543?: Use of reversible password encryption algorithm allows attackers to decrypt passwords. Sensitive information can be easily unencrypted by the attacker, stolen credentials can be used for arbitrary actions to corrupt the system.
How severe is CVE-2024-3543?: CVE-2024-3543 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3543 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3543?: CVE-2024-3543 primarily affects Progress Loadmaster. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3543?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-3543 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3543 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32129.
When was CVE-2024-3543 published?: CVE-2024-3543 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:progress:loadmaster:*:*:*:*:ltsf:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:progress:loadmaster:*:*:*:*:ga:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:progress:loadmaster:7.2.48.11:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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