CVE-2024-38884: n/a
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
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects Caterease software versions from 16.0.1.1663 up to and including 24.0.1.2405. It arises from improper implementation of security checks in the authentication process, enabling a local attacker with low privileges to bypass authentication controls without user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 reflects a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor advisory or patch links are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to bypass authentication, potentially gaining unauthorized access with elevated privileges. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, posing a significant security risk in environments where local access is possible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to authentication bypass attempts.
CVE-2024-38884: n/a
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
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects Caterease software versions from 16.0.1.1663 up to and including 24.0.1.2405. It arises from improper implementation of security checks in the authentication process, enabling a local attacker with low privileges to bypass authentication controls without user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 reflects a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor advisory or patch links are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to bypass authentication, potentially gaining unauthorized access with elevated privileges. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, posing a significant security risk in environments where local access is possible.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to authentication bypass attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c7ab7ef31ef0b564d99
Added to database: 02/25/2026, 21:41:14 UTC
Last enriched: 07/05/2026, 21:14:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC
Views: 68
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