#VU89694 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in dectalk-tts - CVE-2024-31206

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89694

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31206

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
dectalk-tts
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: JstnMcBrd

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with the ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

dectalk-tts: 1.0.0

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External links
https://github.com/JstnMcBrd/dectalk-tts/security/advisories/GHSA-6cf6-8hvr-r68w
https://github.com/JstnMcBrd/dectalk-tts/issues/3
https://github.com/JstnMcBrd/dectalk-tts/pull/4
https://github.com/JstnMcBrd/dectalk-tts/commit/3600d8ac156f27da553ac4ead46d16989a350105
https://github.com/JstnMcBrd/dectalk-tts/blob/b3e92156cbb699218ac9b9c7d8979abd0e635767/src/index.ts#L18

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.