Authorization bypass in Next.js



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-51479
CWE-ID CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Next.js
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor Zeit

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU103116

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-51479

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling authorization requests based on pathname. A remote attacker can bypass authorization and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Next.js: 14.0.0 - 14.2.14

CPE2.3 External links

https://github.com/vercel/next.js/releases/tag/v14.2.15
https://github.com/vercel/next.js/security/advisories/GHSA-7gfc-8cq8-jh5f


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.



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