CVE-2024-25714

CVE-2024-25714 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rhonabwy Project Rhonabwy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-203.

Key facts

Description

In Rhonabwy through 1.1.13, HMAC signature verification uses a strcmp function that is vulnerable to side-channel attacks, because it stops the comparison when the first difference is spotted in the two signatures. (The fix uses gnutls_memcmp, which has constant-time execution.)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25714?
In Rhonabwy through 1.1.13, HMAC signature verification uses a strcmp function that is vulnerable to side-channel attacks, because it stops the comparison when the first difference is spotted in the two signatures. (The fix uses gnutls_memcmp, which has constant-time execution.)
How severe is CVE-2024-25714?
CVE-2024-25714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-25714 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25714?
CVE-2024-25714 primarily affects Rhonabwy Project Rhonabwy. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25714?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-25714 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-25714 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23026.
When was CVE-2024-25714 published?
CVE-2024-25714 was published on 2024-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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