How severe is CVE-2024-38461?

CVE-2024-38461 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38461 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38461?

CVE-2024-38461 affects Irods. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38461?

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-2024-38461 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38461 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37344.

When was CVE-2024-38461 published?

CVE-2024-38461 was published on 2024-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38461

CVE-2024-38461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Irods 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37344
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Irods
Published: 2024-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

irodsServerMonPerf in iRODS before 4.3.2 attempts to proceed with use of a path even if it is not a directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38461?: irodsServerMonPerf in iRODS before 4.3.2 attempts to proceed with use of a path even if it is not a directory.
How severe is CVE-2024-38461?: CVE-2024-38461 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38461 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38461?: CVE-2024-38461 affects Irods. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38461?: 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-2024-38461 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38461 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37344.
When was CVE-2024-38461 published?: CVE-2024-38461 was published on 2024-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:irods:irods:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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