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CVE-2024-8995

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.9 EPSS 0.12%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-06 · Last synced 2026-08-16

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The vulnerability arises from the failure to properly invalidate or remove unused authorization codes associated with deleted users, allowing these codes to persist in the system. Attackers with access to both the authorization code and the corresponding client credentials can exploit this issue to obtain access tokens, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive resources. Organizations utilizing this authorization framework should prioritize remediation to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access stemming from this flaw.

CVE
CVE-2024-8995
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.9
EPSS
0.12%

Original NVD Description

Unused authorization codes issued to deleted users are not being properly invalidated or removed from the system. This allows for the persistence of these codes, enabling them to be potentially reused. If an attacker possesses both the authorization code and the associated client credentials (client ID and client secret), they can leverage these unused codes to obtain access tokens on behalf of users who have already been deleted. This may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive resources and services, contingent on the scopes originally authorized for the compromised authorization code.

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