How severe is CVE-2024-3544?

CVE-2024-3544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3544 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3544?

CVE-2024-3544 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-2024-3544?

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-2024-3544 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3544 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32130.

When was CVE-2024-3544 published?

CVE-2024-3544 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3544

CVE-2024-3544 is a high-severity vulnerability in Progress Loadmaster 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32130
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Progress Loadmaster
Published: 2024-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauthenticated attackers can perform actions, using SSH private keys, by knowing the IP address and having access to the same network of one of the machines in the HA or Cluster group. This vulnerability has been closed by enhancing LoadMaster partner communications to require a shared secret that must be exchanged between the partners before communication can proceed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3544?: Unauthenticated attackers can perform actions, using SSH private keys, by knowing the IP address and having access to the same network of one of the machines in the HA or Cluster group. This vulnerability has been closed by enhancing LoadMaster partner communications to require a shared secret that must be exchanged between the partners before communication can proceed.
How severe is CVE-2024-3544?: CVE-2024-3544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3544 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3544?: CVE-2024-3544 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-2024-3544?: 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-2024-3544 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3544 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32130.
When was CVE-2024-3544 published?: CVE-2024-3544 was published on 2024-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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