CVE-2024-33891: Delinea Secret Server before 11.7.000001 allows attackers to bypass authentication via the SOAP API in SecretS

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-33891?

secret server: upgrade to 11.7.000001. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-33891 being exploited?

CVE-2024-33891 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-33891 affect?

CVE-2024-33891 affects secret server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Delinea Secret Server before 11.7.000001 allows attackers to bypass authentication via the SOAP API in SecretServer/webservices/SSWebService.asmx. This is related to a hardcoded key, the use of the integer 2 for the Admin user, and removal

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-33891?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-33891 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting secret server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Delinea Secret Server before 11.7.000001 allows attackers to bypass authentication via the SOAP API in SecretServer/webservices/SSWebService.asmx. This is related to a hardcoded key, the use of the integer 2 for the Admin user, and removal of the oauthExpirationId attribute.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-321
Published	2024-04-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: delinea

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-28 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

delinea secret server UPGRADE

Affected: < 11.7.000001

Fixed in: 11.7.000001

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secret-server || rpm -q secret-server || secret-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 11.7.000001 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade secret-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade secret-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-33891?

secret server: upgrade to 11.7.000001. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-33891 being exploited?

CVE-2024-33891 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-33891 affect?

CVE-2024-33891 affects secret server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Delinea Secret Server before 11.7.000001 allows attackers to bypass authentication via the SOAP API in SecretServer/webservices/SSWebService.asmx. This is related to a hardcoded key, the use of the integer 2 for the Admin user, and removal

How urgent is CVE-2024-33891?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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