SB2024120963 - Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in eLabFTW
Published: December 9, 2024 Updated: April 24, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024120963
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52586)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass multifactor authentication.
The vulnerability exists due to authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in eLabFTW's built-in multifactor authentication mechanism when handling local authentication logins. A remote user can authenticate with a known or guessed password to bypass multifactor authentication.
This does not affect multifactor authentication performed by single sign-on services.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.