CVE-2024-38648

MEDIUM

Published Jul 12, 2025 Modified Jul 17, 2025 CWE-798

Description

A hardcoded secret in Ivanti DSM before 2024.2 allows an authenticated attacker on an adjacent network to decrypt sensitive data including user credentials.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ivanti	desktop_\&_server_management	< 2024.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/SA-2024-07-12-CVE-2024-38648

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38648? +

A hardcoded secret in Ivanti DSM before 2024.2 allows an authenticated attacker on an adjacent network to decrypt sensitive data including user credentials. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-38648? +

CVE-2024-38648 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38648? +

CVE-2024-38648 affects products from ivanti, specifically: desktop_\&_server_management. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38648? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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