CVE-2024-36497

CRITICALNVD 9.19.1—Elevated

9.1

The decrypted configuration file contains the password in cleartext which is used to configure WINSelect. It can be used to remove the existing restrictions and disable WINSelect entirely.

CVSS v3: 9.1
EG Score: 9.1(medium)
EPSS: 34.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 24, 2024

Last Modified

April 15, 2026

Advisory Details (3)

Auto-updated May 22, 2026

🔬 Proof of concept available. No patch confirmed yet.

generic

WINSelect Standard Release Notes | Fixes and Enhancements

https://www.faronics.com/en-uk/document-library/document/winselect-standard-release-notes

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Multiple Vulnerabilities allowing complete bypass in Faronics WINSelect (Standard + Enterprise) - SEC Consult

https://r.sec-consult.com/winselect

generic🟡 PoC Available

Full Disclosure: SEC Consult SA-20240624-0 :: Multiple Vulnerabilities allowing complete bypass in Faronics WINSelect (Standard + Enterprise)

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jun/12

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-312Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 11× in last 7d / 20× in last 30d)

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2024-36497?

CVE-2024-36497 is a critical vulnerability published on June 24, 2024. The decrypted configuration file contains the password in cleartext which is used to configure WINSelect. It can be used to remove the existing restrictions and disable WINSelect entirely.

When was CVE-2024-36497 disclosed?

CVE-2024-36497 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 24, 2024, with the most recent update on April 15, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2024-36497 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-36497 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 34.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-36497?

CVE-2024-36497 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2024-36497?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2024-36497, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2024-36497

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