HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-39888
HIGH

CVE-2024-39888

CWE-547Published: July 9, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Mendix Encryption (All versions >= V10.0.0 < V10.0.2). Affected versions of the module define a specific hard-coded default value for the EncryptionKey constant, which is used in projects where no individual EncryptionKey was specified.

This could allow to an attacker to decrypt any encrypted project data, as the default encryption key can be considered compromised.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-39888 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-39888
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-547
CISA KEVNo
PublishedJul 9, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-39888 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.