Vulnerability in Progress Loadmaster

CVE-2024-3543

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.

EPSS: 0.003 (20.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3543?
CVE-2024-3543 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progress Loadmaster, classified under Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format. CVSS score: 6.4/10. Published 2024-05-02.
How severe is CVE-2024-3543?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.4 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-3543 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.