How severe is CVE-2024-38494?

CVE-2024-38494 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2024-38494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38494?

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-2024-38494 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38494 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37370.

When was CVE-2024-38494 published?

CVE-2024-38494 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38494

CVE-2024-38494 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6. 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-444.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37370
Weakness: CWE-444
Published: 2024-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability allows a high-privileged authenticated PAM user to achieve remote command execution on the affected PAM system by sending a specially crafted HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38494?: This vulnerability allows a high-privileged authenticated PAM user to achieve remote command execution on the affected PAM system by sending a specially crafted HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2024-38494?: CVE-2024-38494 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-38494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38494?: 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-2024-38494 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38494 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37370.
When was CVE-2024-38494 published?: CVE-2024-38494 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24678

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