CVE-2024-7259VulnerabilityPublished 26 Sep 2024Updated 8 Jan 2026

CVE-2024-7259: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Source CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.9 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

4.9Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed 'remotely exploitable' and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: High: The attacker is authorized with (i.e., requires) privileges that provide significant (e.g., administrative) control over the vulnerable component that could affect component-wide settings and files.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Sep 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 2026-10-26.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2024-7259, organizations should implement strict access controls to limit the number of users with administrator and ReadOnlyAdmin privileges in oVirt. Regularly audit and review user permissions to ensure that only necessary personnel have elevated access. Employ strong authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Monitor administrative activities and access logs for suspicious behavior indicative of credential misuse. Avoid password reuse across systems to limit the impact of exposed credentials. Until an official patch is released by Red Hat or the oVirt project, consider encrypting sensitive configuration files and credentials at rest and in transit where possible, and educate administrators about the risks of using browser developer tools in sensitive environments. Stay informed on vendor advisories and apply patches promptly once available. Additionally, consider isolating the management interface within secure network segments to reduce exposure to potential attackers.

Description

A flaw was found in oVirt. A user with administrator privileges, including users with the ReadOnlyAdmin permission, may be able to use browser developer tools to view Provider passwords in cleartext.

Impact

The primary impact of CVE-2024-7259 is the compromise of confidentiality due to exposure of Provider passwords in cleartext to users with administrative privileges. While the vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability, the leaked credentials could be used to access other critical systems or services managed by oVirt, potentially leading to unauthorized access or lateral movement within an organization's infrastructure. Organizations relying on oVirt for virtualization management may face increased risk of insider threats or credential theft if administrative accounts are compromised or misused. The requirement for high privilege access limits the attack surface, but the presence of ReadOnlyAdmin users who can also exploit this flaw expands the pool of potential attackers. This vulnerability could undermine trust in the security of virtualization management and complicate compliance with data protection regulations that mandate secure handling of sensitive information. The lack of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially in targeted attacks or insider misuse scenarios.

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