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CVE-2024-3543

Use of reversible password encryption algorithm allows attackers to decrypt passwords.

HIGH 7.5EPSS 0.28%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.28%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

Use of reversible password encryption algorithm allows attackers to decrypt passwords.  Sensitive information can be easily unencrypted by the attacker, stolen credentials can be used for arbitrary actions to corrupt the system.

CVSS 3.1
7.5 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS
0.28% probability · 20th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-257, CWE-522
Affected
progress/loadmaster
Source
security@progress.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.