CVE-2024-56083
CVE-2024-56083 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-52974
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cognition Devin before 2024-12-12 provides write access to code by an attacker who discovers the https://vscode-randomly_generated_string.devinapps.com URL (aka the VSCode live share URL) for a specific "Use Devin's Machine" session. For example, this URL may be discovered if a customer posts a screenshot of a Devin session to social media, or publicly streams their Devin session.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-56083?
- Cognition Devin before 2024-12-12 provides write access to code by an attacker who discovers the https://vscode-randomly_generated_string.devinapps.com URL (aka the VSCode live share URL) for a specific "Use Devin's Machine" session. For example, this URL may be discovered if a customer posts a screenshot of a Devin session to social media, or publicly streams their Devin session.
- How severe is CVE-2024-56083?
- CVE-2024-56083 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-56083 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-56083?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-56083 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-56083 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-52974.
- When was CVE-2024-56083 published?
- CVE-2024-56083 was published on 2024-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42420423
- https://trust.cognition.ai
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=927W6zzvV-c
- https://x.com/cognition_labs/status/1867351521035530698
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