PatchTheCVECVE-2024-41949: biscuit-rust is the Rust implementation of Biscuit, an authentication and authorization token for microservice
CVE-2024-41949 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.0) affecting biscuit-auth. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
biscuit-rust is the Rust implementation of Biscuit, an authentication and authorization token for microservices architectures. Third-party blocks can be generated without transferring the whole token to the third-party authority. Instead, a ThirdPartyBlock request can be sent, providing only the necessary info to generate a third-party block and to sign it, which includes the public key of the previous block (used in the signature) and the public
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.0 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 85%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2024-08-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-41949?
biscuit-auth: upgrade to 5.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-41949 being exploited?
CVE-2024-41949 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-2024-41949 affect?
CVE-2024-41949 affects biscuit-auth. Severity is low (CVSS 3.0). biscuit-rust is the Rust implementation of Biscuit, an authentication and authorization token for microservices architectures. Third-party blocks can be generated without transferring the whole token to the third-party authority. Instead, a
How urgent is CVE-2024-41949?
Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.