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CVE-2024-34079

3.7 · LOW

octo-sts is a GitHub App that acts like a Security Token Service (STS) for the Github API.

Published May 14, 2024CWE-400EPSS 0.58%

Overview

CVE-2024-34079 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

octo-sts is a GitHub App that acts like a Security Token Service (STS) for the Github API. This vulnerability can spike the resource utilization of the STS service, and combined with a significant traffic volume could potentially lead to a denial of service. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.1.0

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/octo-sts/app/commit/74ba874c017cf973edd6711144cf4399a9fcff57GitHubgithub.com/octo-sts/app/security/advisories/GHSA-75r6-6jg8-pfcqGitHubgithub.com/octo-sts/app/commit/74ba874c017cf973edd6711144cf4399a9fcff57GitHubgithub.com/octo-sts/app/security/advisories/GHSA-75r6-6jg8-pfcq

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34079?

CVE-2024-34079 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-34079?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-34079?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-34079?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2024-34079 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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