CVE-2024-21492

MEDIUM
Published Feb 17, 2024 Modified Dec 23, 2025 CWE-613

Description

All versions of the package github.com/greenpau/caddy-security are vulnerable to Insufficient Session Expiration due to improper user session invalidation upon clicking the "Sign Out" button. User sessions remain valid even after requests are sent to /logout and /oauth2/google/logout. Attackers who gain access to an active but supposedly logged-out session can perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-613 CWE-613

Affected Products

Vendor Product
authcrunch caddy-security

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21492? +
All versions of the package github.com/greenpau/caddy-security are vulnerable to Insufficient Session Expiration due to improper user session invalidation upon clicking the "Sign Out" button. User sessions remain valid even after requests are sent to /logout and /oauth2/google/logout. Attackers who gain access to an active but supposedly logged-out session can perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-21492? +
CVE-2024-21492 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21492? +
CVE-2024-21492 affects products from authcrunch, specifically: caddy-security. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-21492? +
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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