CVE-2024-9679

Summary

CVE-2024-9679 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting DLP Extension 11.11.1.3. This issue arises from a hardcoded cryptographic key, which poses a significant risk as it allows unauthorized individuals to decrypt previously encrypted user credentials. The impact of this vulnerability is substantial, as the decryption of sensitive user information can lead to serious privacy breaches and potential unauthorized access to protected systems. Organizations using this version of DLP Extension are advised to update to a patch or newer version as soon as possible to mitigate this threat. Failure to address this vulnerability can result in costly data breaches and potential reputational damage.

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