How severe is CVE-2024-42496?

CVE-2024-42496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-42496 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-2024-42496?

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

Does CVE-2024-42496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39647.

When was CVE-2024-42496 published?

CVE-2024-42496 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42496

CVE-2024-42496 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4. 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-256.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39647
Weakness: CWE-256
Published: 2024-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Smart-tab Android app installed April 2023 or earlier contains an issue with plaintext storage of a password. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker with physical access to the device may retrieve the credential information and spoof the device to access the related external service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42496?: Smart-tab Android app installed April 2023 or earlier contains an issue with plaintext storage of a password. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker with physical access to the device may retrieve the credential information and spoof the device to access the related external service.
How severe is CVE-2024-42496?: CVE-2024-42496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-42496 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-2024-42496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-42496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39647.
When was CVE-2024-42496 published?: CVE-2024-42496 was published on 2024-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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