How severe is CVE-2024-38887?

CVE-2024-38887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-38887 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38887?

CVE-2024-38887 affects Horizoncloud Caterease. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38887?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-38887 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38887 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37667.

When was CVE-2024-38887 published?

CVE-2024-38887 was published on 2024-08-02 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2024-38887

CVE-2024-38887 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Horizoncloud Caterease with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37667
Weakness: CWE-78
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 expand control over the operating system from the database due to the execution of commands with unnecessary privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38887?: 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 expand control over the operating system from the database due to the execution of commands with unnecessary privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-38887?: CVE-2024-38887 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-38887 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38887?: CVE-2024-38887 affects Horizoncloud Caterease. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-38887 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38887 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37667.
When was CVE-2024-38887 published?: CVE-2024-38887 was published on 2024-08-02 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

EU advisories (EUVD)

Affected products (1)

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