How severe is CVE-2024-38648?

CVE-2024-38648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38648 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38648?

CVE-2024-38648 affects Ivanti Desktop & Server Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38648?

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

Does CVE-2024-38648 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38648 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54777.

When was CVE-2024-38648 published?

CVE-2024-38648 was published on 2025-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38648

CVE-2024-38648 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Desktop & Server Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54777
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ivanti Desktop & Server Management
Published: 2025-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A hardcoded secret in Ivanti DSM before 2024.2 allows an authenticated attacker on an adjacent network to decrypt sensitive data including user credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38648?: A hardcoded secret in Ivanti DSM before 2024.2 allows an authenticated attacker on an adjacent network to decrypt sensitive data including user credentials.
How severe is CVE-2024-38648?: CVE-2024-38648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38648 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38648?: CVE-2024-38648 affects Ivanti Desktop & Server Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38648?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38648 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38648 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54777.
When was CVE-2024-38648 published?: CVE-2024-38648 was published on 2025-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/SA-2024-07-12-CVE-2024-38648

Affected products (1)

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