How severe is CVE-2024-38889?

CVE-2024-38889 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-2024-38889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38889?

CVE-2024-38889 affects Horizoncloud Caterease. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38889?

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-2024-38889 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38889 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37669.

When was CVE-2024-38889 published?

CVE-2024-38889 was published on 2024-08-02 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2024-38889

CVE-2024-38889 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-37669
Weakness: CWE-89
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 SQL Injection due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38889?: 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 SQL Injection due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command.
How severe is CVE-2024-38889?: CVE-2024-38889 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-2024-38889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-38889?: CVE-2024-38889 affects Horizoncloud Caterease. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38889?: 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-2024-38889 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38889 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-37669.
When was CVE-2024-38889 published?: CVE-2024-38889 was published on 2024-08-02 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

EU advisories (EUVD)

Affected products (1)

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