CVE-2024-40457

CRITICAL EPSS 46.7%
Published Sep 12, 20241y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
9.1 CVSS 3.1
Critical
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Published Sep 12, 2024 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

No-IP Dynamic Update Client (DUC) v3.x uses cleartext credentials that may occur on a command line or in a file. NOTE: the vendor's position is that cleartext in /etc/default/noip-duc is recommended and is the intentional behavior.

CVSS Details

Base Score
9.1
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
5.2
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity None
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
46.7% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-312

References 3

  • github.com https://github.com/jeppojeps/CVE-2024-40457-PoC
  • noip.com https://www.noip.com/support/knowledgebase/install-linux-3-x-dynamic-update-client-duc
  • noip.com https://www.noip.com/support/knowledgebase/running-linux-duc-v3-0-startup-2

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.