CVE-2024-12604: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in an Environment Variable, Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Fo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12604?

tap\&sign: upgrade to 1.025. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12604 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12604 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-12604 affect?

CVE-2024-12604 affects tap\&sign. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in an Environment Variable, Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password vulnerability in Tapandsign Technologies Tap&Sign App allows Password Recovery Exploitation, Functionality Misuse

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12604?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-12604 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting tap\&sign. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in an Environment Variable, Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password vulnerability in Tapandsign Technologies Tap&Sign App allows Password Recovery Exploitation, Functionality Misuse. This issue affects Tap&Sign App: before V.1.025.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-526, CWE-640, CWE-312
Published	2025-03-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Computer Emergency Response Team of the Republic of Turkey · Vendor: tapandsign

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-10 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tapandsign tap\&sign UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.025

Fixed in: 1.025

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tapsign || rpm -q tapsign || tapsign --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.025 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade tapsign

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tapsign

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12604?

tap\&sign: upgrade to 1.025. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12604 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12604 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-12604 affect?

CVE-2024-12604 affects tap\&sign. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in an Environment Variable, Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password vulnerability in Tapandsign Technologies Tap&Sign App allows Password Recovery Exploitation, Functionality Misuse

How urgent is CVE-2024-12604?

Priority 30/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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