How severe is CVE-2024-39846?

CVE-2024-39846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-39846 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39846?

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

Does CVE-2024-39846 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39846 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38334.

When was CVE-2024-39846 published?

CVE-2024-39846 was published on 2024-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39846

CVE-2024-39846 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-38334
Weakness: CWE-312
Published: 2024-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NewPass before 1.2.0 stores passwords (rather than password hashes) directly, which makes it easier to obtain unauthorized access to sensitive information. NOTE: in each case, data at rest is encrypted, but is decrypted within process memory during use.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39846?: NewPass before 1.2.0 stores passwords (rather than password hashes) directly, which makes it easier to obtain unauthorized access to sensitive information. NOTE: in each case, data at rest is encrypted, but is decrypted within process memory during use.
How severe is CVE-2024-39846?: CVE-2024-39846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-39846 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39846?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39846 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39846 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-38334.
When was CVE-2024-39846 published?: CVE-2024-39846 was published on 2024-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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