Missing Authentication for Critical Function in OctoPrint - CVE-2024-51493

 

Missing Authentication for Critical Function in OctoPrint - CVE-2024-51493

Published: November 7, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100038
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-51493
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: octoprint.org
Affected software:
OctoPrint

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform unauthorized actions.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing additional authorization step when performing sensitive actions, such as managing the API keys. A remote attacker who gained temporary control over an authenticated victim's OctoPrint browser session can retrieve, recreate, or delete the user's API key.


How to mitigate CVE-2024-51493

Install updates from vendor's website.

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