What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8954?

CVE-2024-8954 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Composio are affected by CVE-2024-8954?

Organizations using composiohq/composio face critical risk from CVE-2024-8954 rated CVSS 9.8.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-8954?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-8954. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-8954?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems running composiohq/composio and apply vendor patches immediately. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Composio CVE-2024-8954

CRITICAL

Missing Critical Step in Authentication (CWE-304)

2025-03-20 security@huntr.dev

Authentication Bypass Composio

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:32 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Jul 15, 2025 - 15:49 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2025 - 10:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

In composiohq/composio version 0.5.10, the API does not validate the x-api-key header's value during the authentication step. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication by providing any random value in the x-api-key header, thereby gaining unauthorized access to the server.

AnalysisAI

In composiohq/composio version 0.5.10, the API does not validate the x-api-key header's value during the authentication step. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-304. In composiohq/composio version 0.5.10, the API does not validate the x-api-key header's value during the authentication step. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication by providing any random value in the x-api-key header, thereby gaining unauthorized access to the server. Affected products include: Composio. Version information: version 0.5.10.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.