Is CVE-2024-32238 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 27, 2025.

Is CVE-2024-32238 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-32238?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2024-32238?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2024-32238 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2024-32238

CriticalExploited

H3C ER8300G2-X is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control.

Published Apr 22, 2024 · Updated Apr 14, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2024-32238 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 27, 2025. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

53%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

None known

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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.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Feb 27, 2025	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Apr 22, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 27, 2025
Last updated
Apr 14, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-522 Insufficiently Protected Credentials

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

H3C ER8300G2-X is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 27, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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