CVE-2024-39891
Twilio Authy Information Disclosure
- Published2 Jul 2024
- Added to CISA KEV23 Jul 2024
- Remediation due13 Aug 2024
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.)
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NAffected products
Remediation
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.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-39891
- https://www.twilio.com/docs/usage/security/reporting-vulnerabilities
- https://www.twilio.com/en-us/changelog
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-39891 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-39891 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 23 Jul 2024.
How severe is CVE-2024-39891?
CVE-2024-39891 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2024-39891?
Affected products include Twilio Authy Authenticator, Twilio Authy.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39891?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Twilio Authy Authenticator 25.1.0, Twilio Authy 26.1.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-39891 against the real software inventory on every managed device, every day. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. Because it is on the CISA KEV list, Secuno flags any affected asset as top-priority automatically. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.
Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.