How severe is CVE-2024-38480?

CVE-2024-38480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38480?

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

Does CVE-2024-38480 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38480 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37360.

When was CVE-2024-38480 published?

CVE-2024-38480 was published on 2024-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38480

CVE-2024-38480 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37360
Weakness: CWE-798
Published: 2024-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

"Piccoma" App for Android and iOS versions prior to 6.20.0 uses a hard-coded API key for an external service, which may allow a local attacker to obtain the API key. Note that the users of the app are not directly affected by this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38480?: "Piccoma" App for Android and iOS versions prior to 6.20.0 uses a hard-coded API key for an external service, which may allow a local attacker to obtain the API key. Note that the users of the app are not directly affected by this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-38480?: CVE-2024-38480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38480 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38480 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37360.
When was CVE-2024-38480 published?: CVE-2024-38480 was published on 2024-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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