How severe is CVE-2024-38320?

CVE-2024-38320 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38320 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38320?

CVE-2024-38320 primarily affects Ibm Storage Protect For Virtual Environments. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38320?

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

Does CVE-2024-38320 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38320 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37103.

When was CVE-2024-38320 published?

CVE-2024-38320 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38320

CVE-2024-38320 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storage Protect For Virtual Environments with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37103
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Ibm Storage Protect For Virtual Environments
Published: 2025-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware and Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.23.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38320?: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware and Storage Protect Backup-Archive Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.23.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2024-38320?: CVE-2024-38320 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38320 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38320?: CVE-2024-38320 primarily affects Ibm Storage Protect For Virtual Environments. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38320?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38320 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38320 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37103.
When was CVE-2024-38320 published?: CVE-2024-38320 was published on 2025-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_for_virtual_environments:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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