What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-28862?

CVE-2024-28862 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-28862?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-28862. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Rotp CVE-2024-28862

MEDIUM

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2024-03-16 security-advisories@github.com

Privilege Escalation Rotp

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Patch released

Apr 03, 2026 - 14:30 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Mar 16, 2024 - 00:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

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.

AnalysisAI

The Ruby One Time Password library (ROTP) is an open source library for generating and validating one time passwords. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. 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. Affected products include: Rotp Project Rotp. Version information: version 6.3.0..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.