How severe is CVE-2024-36248?

CVE-2024-36248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-36248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36248?

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

Does CVE-2024-36248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36385.

When was CVE-2024-36248 published?

CVE-2024-36248 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36248

CVE-2024-36248 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36385
Weakness: CWE-798
Published: 2024-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

API keys for some cloud services are hardcoded in the "main" binary. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36248?: API keys for some cloud services are hardcoded in the "main" binary. As for the details of affected product names, model numbers, and versions, refer to the information provided by the respective vendors listed under [References].
How severe is CVE-2024-36248?: CVE-2024-36248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-36248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-36248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36385.
When was CVE-2024-36248 published?: CVE-2024-36248 was published on 2024-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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