CVE-2024-57698: An issue in modernwms v.1.0 allows an attacker view the MD5 hash of the administrator password and other attri

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-57698 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting modernwms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue in modernwms v.1.0 allows an attacker view the MD5 hash of the administrator password and other attributes without authentication, even after initial configuration and password change. This happens due to excessive exposure of information and the lack of adequate access control on the /user/list?culture=en-us endpoint.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-281
Published	2025-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: modernwms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-29 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

modernwms modernwms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison modernwms sudo apt install modernwms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold modernwms

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

dnf --showduplicates list modernwms sudo dnf downgrade modernwms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add modernwms

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-2024-57698?

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

Is CVE-2024-57698 being exploited?

CVE-2024-57698 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-2024-57698 affect?

CVE-2024-57698 affects modernwms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue in modernwms v.1.0 allows an attacker view the MD5 hash of the administrator password and other attributes without authentication, even after initial configuration and password change. This happens due to excessive exposure of info

How urgent is CVE-2024-57698?

Priority 40/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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