How severe is CVE-2024-38329?

CVE-2024-38329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38329 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38329?

CVE-2024-38329 affects Ibm Storage Protect For Virtual Environments. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38329?

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-2024-38329 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38329 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37268.

When was CVE-2024-38329 published?

CVE-2024-38329 was published on 2024-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38329

CVE-2024-38329 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storage Protect For Virtual Environments with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37268
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Ibm Storage Protect For Virtual Environments
Published: 2024-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of user permission. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to change its settings, trigger backups, restore backups, and also delete all previous backups via log rotation. IBM X-Force ID: 294994.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38329?: IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.22.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of user permission. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to change its settings, trigger backups, restore backups, and also delete all previous backups via log rotation. IBM X-Force ID: 294994.
How severe is CVE-2024-38329?: CVE-2024-38329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38329 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38329?: CVE-2024-38329 affects Ibm Storage Protect For Virtual Environments. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38329?: 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-2024-38329 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38329 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37268.
When was CVE-2024-38329 published?: CVE-2024-38329 was published on 2024-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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