Vulnerability identifier: #VU61489

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24740

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Volto
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Plone

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to the usage of an outdated version of the react-cookie library. A remote attacker can replace an authentication cookie with one from another user and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Volto: 14.0.0 - 14.10.0

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External links
http://github.com/plone/volto/security/advisories/GHSA-cfhh-xgwq-5r67
http://github.com/plone/volto/pull/3051

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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