How severe is CVE-2024-56429?

CVE-2024-56429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-56429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56429?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-56429 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56429 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54559.

When was CVE-2024-56429 published?

CVE-2024-56429 was published on 2025-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56429

CVE-2024-56429 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54559
Weakness: CWE-321
Published: 2025-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

itech iLabClient 3.7.1 relies on the hard-coded YngAYdgAE/kKZYu2F2wm6w== key (found in iLabClient.jar) for local users to read or write to the database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56429?: itech iLabClient 3.7.1 relies on the hard-coded YngAYdgAE/kKZYu2F2wm6w== key (found in iLabClient.jar) for local users to read or write to the database.
How severe is CVE-2024-56429?: CVE-2024-56429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-56429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56429?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-56429 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56429 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54559.
When was CVE-2024-56429 published?: CVE-2024-56429 was published on 2025-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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