CVE-2024-39891
In the Twilio Authy API, accessed by Authy Android before 25.1.0 and Authy iOS before 26.1.0, an unauthenticated endpoint provided access to certain…
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- CVSS score
- 5.3 Medium
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2024-07-23, remediation due 2024-08-13)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-203
- Published
- 2024-07-02
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
In the Twilio Authy API, accessed by Authy Android before 25.1.0 and Authy iOS before 26.1.0, an unauthenticated endpoint provided access to certain phone-number data, as exploited in the wild in June 2024. Specifically, the endpoint accepted a stream of requests containing phone numbers, and responded with information about whether each phone number was registered with Authy. (Authy accounts were not compromised, however.)
Affected products
- twilio authy
- twilio authy authenticator
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Federal remediation deadline: 2024-08-13.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/203.html
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abused-api-to-verify-millions-of-authy-mfa-phone-numbers/
- https://www.twilio.com/docs/usage/security/reporting-vulnerabilities
- https://www.twilio.com/en-us/changelog
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-39891
FAQ
Is CVE-2024-39891 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-39891 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2024-07-23, with a federal remediation deadline of 2024-08-13. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-39891?
CVE-2024-39891 has a CVSS base score of 5.3 (Medium). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
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