CVE-2024-12838 (CVSS 8.8)

Description

The passwordless login mechanism in CGFIDO from Changing Information Technology has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability, allowing remote attackers with regular privileges to send a crafted request to switch to the identity of any user, including administrators.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-302 CWE-302

References

Other References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8333-32cf8-2.html https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8332-2100f-1.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12838? +

The passwordless login mechanism in CGFIDO from Changing Information Technology has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability, allowing remote attackers with regular privileges to send a crafted request to switch to the identity of any user, including administrators. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-12838? +

CVE-2024-12838 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-12838? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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