CVE-2024-3676 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The Proofpoint Encryption endpoint of Proofpoint Enterprise Protection contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker with a specially crafted HTTP request to create additional Encryption user accounts under the attacker's control. These accounts are able to send spoofed email to any users within the domains configured by the Administrator.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-3676?

CVE-2024-3676 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Proofpoint Encryption endpoint of Proofpoint Enterprise Protection contains an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker with a specially crafted HTTP ...

How severe is CVE-2024-3676?

CVE-2024-3676 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-3676?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.