CVE-2024-32238: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · public detection template (Nuclei) · 52% EPSS · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 52.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Apr 2024
Detectable: evidence found.
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
AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict access to the management interface of the H3C ER8300G2-X router to trusted internal networks only, using network segmentation and firewall rules.
- Implement VPN or secure management channels (e.g., SSH with strong authentication) to access the router remotely, avoiding direct exposure of the management interface to the internet.
- Monitor network traffic and logs for unusual access attempts or repeated login interface queries that could indicate exploitation attempts.
- Disable any unnecessary management services or interfaces on the router to reduce the attack surface.
- Engage with H3C support or vendors to obtain information on patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available.
- Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics to detect attempts to exploit this vulnerability.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on network infrastructure devices to identify and remediate similar issues proactively.
- Educate network administrators on the risks of exposing management interfaces and enforce strict credential management policies.
Description
H3C ER8300G2-X is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The password for the router's management system can be accessed via the management system page login interface.