How severe is CVE-2024-38453?

CVE-2024-38453 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38453 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38453?

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-2024-38453 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38453 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37339.

When was CVE-2024-38453 published?

CVE-2024-38453 was published on 2024-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38453

CVE-2024-38453 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37339
Weakness: CWE-522
Published: 2024-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Avalara for Salesforce CPQ app before 7.0 for Salesforce allows attackers to read an API key. NOTE: the current version is 11 as of mid-2024.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38453?: The Avalara for Salesforce CPQ app before 7.0 for Salesforce allows attackers to read an API key. NOTE: the current version is 11 as of mid-2024.
How severe is CVE-2024-38453?: CVE-2024-38453 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38453 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38453?: 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-2024-38453 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38453 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37339.
When was CVE-2024-38453 published?: CVE-2024-38453 was published on 2024-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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