SB2024112529 - Authentication bypass in Apache Answer



SB2024112529 - Authentication bypass in Apache Answer

Published: November 25, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024112529
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Generation of incorrect security tokens (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45719)

CWE-ID: CWE-1270 - Generation of Incorrect Security Tokens

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to weak authentication token generation. A remote attacker can guess token used by the application and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.