How severe is CVE-2024-38881?

CVE-2024-38881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38881 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38881?

CVE-2024-38881 affects Horizoncloud Caterease. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38881?

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-2024-38881 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38881 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37661.

When was CVE-2024-38881 published?

CVE-2024-38881 was published on 2024-08-02 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2024-38881

CVE-2024-38881 is a high-severity vulnerability in Horizoncloud Caterease with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-760.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37661
Weakness: CWE-760
Affected product: Horizoncloud Caterease
Published: 2024-08-02
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

An issue in Horizon Business Services Inc. Caterease 16.0.1.1663 through 24.0.1.2405 and possibly later versions, allows a remote attacker to perform a Rainbow Table Password cracking attack due to the use of one-way hashes without salts when storing user passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38881?: An issue in Horizon Business Services Inc. Caterease 16.0.1.1663 through 24.0.1.2405 and possibly later versions, allows a remote attacker to perform a Rainbow Table Password cracking attack due to the use of one-way hashes without salts when storing user passwords.
How severe is CVE-2024-38881?: CVE-2024-38881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38881 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38881?: CVE-2024-38881 affects Horizoncloud Caterease. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38881?: 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-2024-38881 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38881 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37661.
When was CVE-2024-38881 published?: CVE-2024-38881 was published on 2024-08-02 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

EU advisories (EUVD)

Affected products (1)

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