CVE-2024-38431: Matrix Tafnit v8 - CWE-204: Observable Response Discrepancy

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-38431?

tafnit: upgrade to 8.4.202. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-38431 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38431 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-2024-38431 affect?

CVE-2024-38431 affects tafnit. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Matrix Tafnit v8 - CWE-204: Observable Response Discrepancy

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-38431?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-38431 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting tafnit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Matrix Tafnit v8 - CWE-204: Observable Response Discrepancy

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-204, CWE-203
Published	2024-07-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Israel National Cyber Directorate · Vendor: matrix-globalservices

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-30 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

matrix-globalservices tafnit UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.4.202

Fixed in: 8.4.202

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 8.4.202 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade tafnit

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-38431?

tafnit: upgrade to 8.4.202. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-38431 being exploited?

CVE-2024-38431 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-2024-38431 affect?

CVE-2024-38431 affects tafnit. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Matrix Tafnit v8 - CWE-204: Observable Response Discrepancy

How urgent is CVE-2024-38431?

Priority 31/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-38432 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE Matrix Tafnit v8 - CWE-646: Reliance on File Name or Extension of Externally-Supplied File
CVE-2024-38430 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE Matrix - CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
CVE-2024-38429 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Matrix Tafnit v8 - CWE-552: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties

References

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