CVE-2024-45788: This vulnerability exists in Reedos aiM-Star version 2.0.1 due to missing rate limiting on OTP requests in cer

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-45788 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting aim-star. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

This vulnerability exists in Reedos aiM-Star version 2.0.1 due to missing rate limiting on OTP requests in certain API endpoints. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending multiple OTP request through vulnerable API endpoints which could lead to the OTP bombing/flooding on the targeted system.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-799
Published	2024-09-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) · Vendor: reedos

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-11 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

reedos aim-star DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aim-star || rpm -q aim-star || aim-star --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aim-star sudo apt install aim-star=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold aim-star

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list aim-star sudo dnf downgrade aim-star-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add aim-star

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-45788?

aim-star: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45788 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45788 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-2024-45788 affect?

CVE-2024-45788 affects aim-star. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). This vulnerability exists in Reedos aiM-Star version 2.0.1 due to missing rate limiting on OTP requests in certain API endpoints. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending multiple OTP request through vuln

How urgent is CVE-2024-45788?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-45790 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE This vulnerability exists in Reedos aiM-Star version 2.0.1 due to missing restrictions for excessive failed au
CVE-2024-45789 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE This vulnerability exists in Reedos aiM-Star version 2.0.1 due to improper validation of the ‘mode’ parameter
CVE-2024-45787 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE This vulnerability exists in Reedos aiM-Star version 2.0.1 due to transmission of sensitive information in pla
CVE-2024-45786 MEDIUM 6.5 DOWNGRADE This vulnerability exists in Reedos aiM-Star version 2.0.1 due to improper access controls on its certain API

References

← Back to latest CVEs