How severe is CVE-2024-38806?

CVE-2024-38806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-38806 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38806?

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

Does CVE-2024-38806 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38806 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37633.

When was CVE-2024-38806 published?

CVE-2024-38806 was published on 2024-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38806

CVE-2024-38806 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9. 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-440.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37633
Weakness: CWE-440
Published: 2024-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Failure to properly synchronize user's permissions in UAA in Cloud Foundry Foundation v40.17.0 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/cf-deployment/releases/tag/v40.17.0 , potentially resulting in users retaining access rights they should not have. This can allow them to perform operations beyond their intended permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38806?: Failure to properly synchronize user's permissions in UAA in Cloud Foundry Foundation v40.17.0 https://github.com/cloudfoundry/cf-deployment/releases/tag/v40.17.0 , potentially resulting in users retaining access rights they should not have. This can allow them to perform operations beyond their intended permissions.
How severe is CVE-2024-38806?: CVE-2024-38806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-38806 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38806?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38806 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38806 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37633.
When was CVE-2024-38806 published?: CVE-2024-38806 was published on 2024-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cloudfoundry.org/blog/cve-2024-38806-uaa-failure-to-remove-shadow-users-access

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