CVE-2020-24393
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.86%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24393 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. TweetStream 2.6.1 uses the library eventmachine in an insecure way that does not have TLS hostname validation. This allows an attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
TweetStream 2.6.1 uses the library eventmachine in an insecure way that does not have TLS hostname validation. This allows an attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tweetstream Project | Tweetstream | 2.6.1 |
References
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-096-tweetstream-tweetstreamExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-096-tweetstream-tweetstreamExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24393?
TweetStream 2.6.1 uses the library eventmachine in an insecure way that does not have TLS hostname validation. This allows an attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-24393?
CVE-2020-24393 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24393?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-24393?
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