Is CVE-2024-38884 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-38884 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-38884 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2024-38884 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38884?

CVE-2024-38884 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-38884

CWE-863Published: August 2, 2024· Updated: Jul 5, 2026

7.8

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 local attacker to perform an Authentication Bypass attack due to improperly implemented security checks for standard authentication mechanisms

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-38884 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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.