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CVE-2024-34463: Improper Authorization

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.1 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:54 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
5.1Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 51% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 3 Sep 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

To mitigate this vulnerability, organizations and users should consider the following specific actions: 1) Avoid using the affected BPL PWS-01BT devices in environments where sensitive data interception is a concern until a firmware update or patch is released. 2) Contact the manufacturer to request security updates or inquire about planned fixes addressing encryption and authentication of BLE communications. 3) Employ physical security controls to limit unauthorized proximity to the devices, such as restricting access to areas where the scales are used. 4) Use network monitoring tools capable of detecting unusual BLE traffic patterns that might indicate eavesdropping or data manipulation attempts. 5) Where possible, replace vulnerable devices with alternatives that implement secure BLE protocols including encryption, authentication, and integrity checks. 6) Educate users about the risks of transmitting sensitive data over unsecured wireless channels and encourage best practices for device placement and usage. 7) For organizations, integrate this vulnerability into risk assessments and compliance audits to ensure data protection policies address BLE device security. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on device-specific controls, manufacturer engagement, and environmental security.

Description

BPL Personal Weighing Scale PWS-01BT IND/09/18/599 devices send sensitive information in unencrypted BLE packets. (The packet data also lacks authentication and integrity protection.)

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