MEDIUM
CVE-2024-3461
CWE-307Published: May 14, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
KioWare for Windows (versions all through 8.35) allows to brute force the PIN number, which protects the application from being closed, as there are no mechanisms preventing a user from excessively guessing the number.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-3461 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
kioware1 product(s)
kioware
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link · Third Party Advisory
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https://cert.pl/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.kioware.com/Product
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https://cert.pl/en/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link · Third Party Advisory
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https://cert.pl/posts/2024/04/CVE-2024-3459Broken Link · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.kioware.com/Product
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-3461
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-307
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 14, 2024
Related CVEs (CWE-307)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-3461 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.