#VU88484 Improper Authentication in PHP - CVE-2024-3096
Published: April 11, 2024 / Updated: April 17, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU88484
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-3096
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PHP
PHP
Software vendor:
PHP Group
PHP Group
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in within the password_verify() function, which can erroneously return true. A remote attacker can bypass implemented authentication based on the vulnerable function and gain unauthorized access to the web application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.