CVE-2024-56428: The local iLabClient database in itech iLabClient 3.7.1 allows local attackers to read cleartext credentials (

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-56428 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting ilabclient. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The local iLabClient database in itech iLabClient 3.7.1 allows local attackers to read cleartext credentials (from the CONFIGS table) for their servers configured in the client.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2025-05-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: itech-gmbh

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-21 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

itech-gmbh ilabclient DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.7.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ilabclient || rpm -q ilabclient || ilabclient --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ilabclient sudo apt install ilabclient=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.1> sudo apt-mark hold ilabclient

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ilabclient sudo dnf downgrade ilabclient-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add ilabclient

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2024-56428?

ilabclient: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-56428 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56428 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-2024-56428 affect?

CVE-2024-56428 affects ilabclient. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The local iLabClient database in itech iLabClient 3.7.1 allows local attackers to read cleartext credentials (from the CONFIGS table) for their servers configured in the client.

How urgent is CVE-2024-56428?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

References

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