Is CVE-2024-38883 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-38883 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-38883 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-38883 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38883?

CVE-2024-38883 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-38883

CWE-757Published: August 2, 2024· Updated: Jul 5, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in Horizon Business Services Inc. Caterease 16.0.1.1663 through 24.0.1.2405 and possibly later versions, allows a remote attacker to perform a Drop Encryption Level attack due to the selection of a less-secure algorithm during negotiation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-38883 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.