Improper Authorization in authentik

1) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU96500

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-42490

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization for several API endpoints. A remote attacker can bypass authentication on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

authentik: before 2024.4.4

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:goauthentik:authentik:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/security/advisories/GHSA-qxqc-27pr-wgc8
https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/commit/19318d4c00bb02c4ec3c4f8f15ac2e1dbe8d846c
https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/commit/359b343f51524342a5ca03828e7c975a1d654b11

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.