What is the severity of CVE-2024-39206?

CVE-2024-39206 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive network share credentials.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39206?

To mitigate CVE-2024-39206, upgrade to a patched version of MSP360 Backup Agent that addresses the hard-coded key issue.

What versions of MSP360 Backup Agent are affected by CVE-2024-39206?

CVE-2024-39206 affects MSP360 Backup Agent versions 7.8.5.15 and 7.9.4.84.

What impact can CVE-2024-39206 have on my system?

CVE-2024-39206 may allow attackers to obtain network share credentials, compromising security and access to backup data.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-39206 until I can update?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2024-39206; the recommended action is to update to a secure version of the software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-39206

high

7.5

CWE

269

2/7/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2024-39206

First published: Tue Jul 02 2024(Updated: )

An issue discovered in MSP360 Backup Agent v7.8.5.15 and v7.9.4.84 allows attackers to obtain network share credentials used in a backup due to enginesettings.list being encrypted with a hard coded key.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
MSP360 Backup	=7.8.5.15=7.9.4.84

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Reference Links

https://www.proactivelabs.com.au/2024/06/19/cloudberry.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39206?
CVE-2024-39206 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive network share credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39206?
To mitigate CVE-2024-39206, upgrade to a patched version of MSP360 Backup Agent that addresses the hard-coded key issue.
What versions of MSP360 Backup Agent are affected by CVE-2024-39206?
CVE-2024-39206 affects MSP360 Backup Agent versions 7.8.5.15 and 7.9.4.84.
What impact can CVE-2024-39206 have on my system?
CVE-2024-39206 may allow attackers to obtain network share credentials, compromising security and access to backup data.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-39206 until I can update?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2024-39206; the recommended action is to update to a secure version of the software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39206?
CVE-2024-39206 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive network share credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39206?
To mitigate CVE-2024-39206, upgrade to a patched version of MSP360 Backup Agent that addresses the hard-coded key issue.
What versions of MSP360 Backup Agent are affected by CVE-2024-39206?
CVE-2024-39206 affects MSP360 Backup Agent versions 7.8.5.15 and 7.9.4.84.
What impact can CVE-2024-39206 have on my system?
CVE-2024-39206 may allow attackers to obtain network share credentials, compromising security and access to backup data.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-39206 until I can update?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2024-39206; the recommended action is to update to a secure version of the software.