How severe is CVE-2024-38434?

CVE-2024-38434 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38434 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38434?

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

Does CVE-2024-38434 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38434 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37326.

When was CVE-2024-38434 published?

CVE-2024-38434 was published on 2024-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38434

CVE-2024-38434 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-676.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37326
Weakness: CWE-676
Published: 2024-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unitronics Vision PLC – CWE-676: Use of Potentially Dangerous Function may allow security feature bypass

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38434?: Unitronics Vision PLC – CWE-676: Use of Potentially Dangerous Function may allow security feature bypass
How severe is CVE-2024-38434?: CVE-2024-38434 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38434 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38434?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38434 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38434 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37326.
When was CVE-2024-38434 published?: CVE-2024-38434 was published on 2024-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories

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