CVE-2024-24279: secdiskapp · Weak Encoding for Password
Affects secdiskappSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Apr 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubbossseculab/secdiskapppkg:github/bossseculab/secdiskappOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate the risks posed by CVE-2024-24279, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict physical and local access to systems using NewQ Fingerprint Encryption Super Speed Flash Disk devices to trusted personnel only, minimizing the attack surface. 2) Employ strict access control policies and monitor user activities on affected systems to detect any unauthorized attempts to escalate privileges or manipulate device functions. 3) Disable or limit the use of secdiskapp management software on systems where it is not essential, reducing exposure to the vulnerable functions. 4) Maintain up-to-date inventories of devices using NewQ flash disks to identify and prioritize vulnerable endpoints. 5) Engage with the vendor for timely updates and patches, and plan for rapid deployment once available. 6) Consider alternative secure storage solutions or multi-factor authentication methods to reduce reliance on vulnerable devices. 7) Conduct security awareness training to inform users about the risks of local privilege escalation and the importance of safeguarding physical access. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling local access and monitoring specific application usage patterns related to the vulnerability.
Description
An issue in secdiskapp 1.5.1 (management program for NewQ Fingerprint Encryption Super Speed Flash Disk) allows attackers to gain escalated privileges via vsVerifyPassword and vsSetFingerPrintPower functions.