CVE-2024-47256
CVE-2024-47256 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-321.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53878
- Weakness: CWE-321
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker (who needs to have Admin access privileges) to read hardcoded AES passphrase, which may be used for decryption of certain data within backup files of 2N Access Commander version 1.14 and older. 2N has released an updated version 3.3 of 2N Access Commander, where this vulnerability is mitigated. It is recommended that all customers update 2N Access Commander to the latest version.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-47256?
- Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker (who needs to have Admin access privileges) to read hardcoded AES passphrase, which may be used for decryption of certain data within backup files of 2N Access Commander version 1.14 and older. 2N has released an updated version 3.3 of 2N Access Commander, where this vulnerability is mitigated. It is recommended that all customers update 2N Access Commander to the latest version.
- How severe is CVE-2024-47256?
- CVE-2024-47256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-47256 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-47256?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-47256 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-47256 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53878.
- When was CVE-2024-47256 published?
- CVE-2024-47256 was published on 2025-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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