CVE-2024-56516
CVE-2024-56516 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9. 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-328.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 6.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53177
- Weakness: CWE-328
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- Last modified:
Description
free-one-api allows users to access large language model reverse engineering libraries through the standard OpenAI API format. In versions up to and including 1.0.1, MD5 is used to hash passwords before sending them to the backend. MD5 is a cryptographically broken hashing algorithm and is no longer considered secure for password storage or transmission. It is vulnerable to collision attacks and can be easily cracked using modern hardware, exposing user credentials to potential compromise. As of time of publication, a replacement for MD5 has not been committed to the free-one-api GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-56516?
- free-one-api allows users to access large language model reverse engineering libraries through the standard OpenAI API format. In versions up to and including 1.0.1, MD5 is used to hash passwords before sending them to the backend. MD5 is a cryptographically broken hashing algorithm and is no longer considered secure for password storage or transmission. It is vulnerable to collision attacks and can be easily cracked using modern hardware, exposing user credentials to potential compromise. As of time of publication, a replacement for MD5 has not been committed to the free-one-api GitHub repository.
- How severe is CVE-2024-56516?
- CVE-2024-56516 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2024-56516 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-56516?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-56516 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-56516 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53177.
- When was CVE-2024-56516 published?
- CVE-2024-56516 was published on 2024-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/RockChinQ/free-one-api/blob/4d6ee42ffbb224b95be32c26cabc28d54d01bf78/web/src/main.js#L15
- https://github.com/RockChinQ/free-one-api/security/advisories/GHSA-36cc-58vm-wm4h
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