How severe is CVE-2024-38291?

CVE-2024-38291 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-2024-38291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38291?

CVE-2024-38291 affects Extremenetworks Xiq-se. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38291?

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-2024-38291 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38291 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53959.

When was CVE-2024-38291 published?

CVE-2024-38291 was published on 2025-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38291

CVE-2024-38291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Extremenetworks Xiq-se 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53959
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Extremenetworks Xiq-se
Published: 2025-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In XIQ-SE before 24.2.11, a low-privileged user may be able to access admin passwords, which could lead to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38291?: In XIQ-SE before 24.2.11, a low-privileged user may be able to access admin passwords, which could lead to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2024-38291?: CVE-2024-38291 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-2024-38291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38291?: CVE-2024-38291 affects Extremenetworks Xiq-se. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38291?: 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-2024-38291 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38291 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53959.
When was CVE-2024-38291 published?: CVE-2024-38291 was published on 2025-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.extremenetworks.com/t5/security-advisories-formerly/sa-2024-105-xiq-se-unauthorized-access-to-user-credentials-cve/ba-p/116363

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:extremenetworks:xiq-se:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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