CVE-2024-28862

ROTP 6.2.2 and 6.2.1 has 0666 permissions for the .rb files.

Description

The Ruby One Time Password library (ROTP) is an open source library for generating and validating one time passwords. Affected versions had overly permissive default permissions. Users should patch to version 6.3.0. Users unable to patch may correct file permissions after installation.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: mdp rotp
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/mdp/rotp/security/advisories/GHSA-x2h8-qmj4-g62f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28862?
CVE-2024-28862 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-28862?
To fix CVE-2024-28862, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-28862 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-28862 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-28862?
CVE-2024-28862 affects mdp rotp.
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