How severe is CVE-2024-36542?

CVE-2024-36542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-36542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36542?

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-2024-36542 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36542 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36154.

When was CVE-2024-36542 published?

CVE-2024-36542 was published on 2024-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36542

CVE-2024-36542 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-277.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36154
Weakness: CWE-277
Published: 2024-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure permissions in kuma v2.7.0 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36542?: Insecure permissions in kuma v2.7.0 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.
How severe is CVE-2024-36542?: CVE-2024-36542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-36542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36542?: 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-2024-36542 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36542 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36154.
When was CVE-2024-36542 published?: CVE-2024-36542 was published on 2024-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/e1685843b6f42b47dbf97e2e92e63428

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