CVE-2024-8774

CVE-2024-8774 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 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-257.

Key facts

Description

The SIMPLE.ERP client stores superuser password in a recoverable format, allowing any authenticated SIMPLE.ERP user to escalate privileges to a database administrator. This issue affect SIMPLE.ERP from 6.20 through 6.30. Only the 6.30 version received a patch [email protected], which removed the vulnerability. Versions 6.20 and 6.25 remain unpatched.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8774?
The SIMPLE.ERP client stores superuser password in a recoverable format, allowing any authenticated SIMPLE.ERP user to escalate privileges to a database administrator. This issue affect SIMPLE.ERP from 6.20 through 6.30. Only the 6.30 version received a patch [email protected], which removed the vulnerability. Versions 6.20 and 6.25 remain unpatched.
How severe is CVE-2024-8774?
CVE-2024-8774 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.7, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2024-8774 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8774?
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-2024-8774 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-8774 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-7989.
When was CVE-2024-8774 published?
CVE-2024-8774 was published on 2025-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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