SB2025041729 - Improper Authentication in Zulip Server



SB2025041729 - Improper Authentication in Zulip Server

Published: April 17, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025041729
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-31478)

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/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 authentication backend configuration bypass. A remote attacker can create an account without having an account with the configured SSO authentication backend.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.