CVE-2024-0391 — The check user account lock states feature within the email
CVE-2024-0391 — The check user account lock states feature within the email OTP flow fails to validate user input, allowing an attacker to infer the existence of registered user accounts. The discovery of valid usernames can increase the risk of brute-force and social engineering attacks. Attackers
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-204, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2024-0391 updates and patches.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
🛡️ Detection Rules
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Potential User Enumeration via OTP Flow - CVE-2024-0391
title: Potential User Enumeration via OTP Flow - CVE-2024-0391
id: scw-2026-05-11-ai-1
status: experimental
level: medium
description: |
Detects requests to an OTP check endpoint that include a username parameter and return a successful status code (200). This specific pattern, when exploited, allows attackers to infer the existence of registered user accounts by observing responses, as described in CVE-2024-0391. This is a key indicator of user enumeration.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-11
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2024-0391/
tags:
- attack.defense_evasion
- attack.t1078.004
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- '/otp/check'
cs-uri-query|contains:
- 'username='
sc-status:
- 200
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
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Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-0391 | vulnerability | CVE-2024-0391 |
| CWE-204 | weakness | CWE-204 |
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 11, 2026 at 13:16 UTC |
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