Incorrect authorization in Computer Vision Annotation Tool (CVAT)

1) Incorrect authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU97950

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47172

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to broken access control in several PATCH endpoints. A remote user can gain access to sensitive information or alter the default source and target storage associated with any project or task.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Computer Vision Annotation Tool (CVAT): 2.0.0 - 2.19.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:intel:computer_vision_annotation_tool_cvat:2.19.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*....
• cpe:2.3:h:intel:computer_vision_annotation_tool_cvat:2.18.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*....
• cpe:2.3:h:intel:computer_vision_annotation_tool_cvat:2.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*....

External links

http://github.com/cvat-ai/cvat/security/advisories/GHSA-gxhm-hg65-5gh2
http://github.com/cvat-ai/cvat/commit/59ce6ca784a0d426b2cfb8cf2850ba1d520c03f5

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.