CVE-2024-45638
CVE-2024-45638 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Qradar Edr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54074
- Weakness: CWE-256
- Affected product: Ibm Security Qradar Edr
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Security QRadar 3.12 EDR stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local privileged user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-45638?
- IBM Security QRadar 3.12 EDR stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local privileged user.
- How severe is CVE-2024-45638?
- CVE-2024-45638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-45638 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-45638?
- CVE-2024-45638 affects Ibm Security Qradar Edr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-45638?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-45638 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-45638 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54074.
- When was CVE-2024-45638 published?
- CVE-2024-45638 was published on 2025-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_qradar_edr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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