How severe is CVE-2024-38496?

CVE-2024-38496 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2024-38496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38496?

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

Does CVE-2024-38496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37712.

When was CVE-2024-38496 published?

CVE-2024-38496 was published on 2024-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38496

CVE-2024-38496 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37712
Weakness: CWE-922
Published: 2024-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious low-privileged PAM user to access information about other PAM users and their group memberships.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38496?: The vulnerability allows a malicious low-privileged PAM user to access information about other PAM users and their group memberships.
How severe is CVE-2024-38496?: CVE-2024-38496 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2024-38496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37712.
When was CVE-2024-38496 published?: CVE-2024-38496 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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