CVE-2024-41958: mailcow\ — Fix

Description

mailcow: dockerized is an open source groupware/email suite based on docker. A vulnerability has been discovered in the two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to bypass the 2FA protection, enabling unauthorized access to other accounts that are otherwise secured with 2FA. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must first have access to an account within the system and possess the credentials of the target account that has 2FA enabled. By leveraging these credentials, the attacker can circumvent the 2FA process and gain access to the protected account. This issue has been addressed in the `2024-07` release. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.6

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-697 CWE-697

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mailcow	mailcow\	< 2024-07

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/mailcow/mailcow-dockerized/commit/f33d82ffc11ed3438609d4e7a6baa78cb3305bc3

Other References

https://github.com/mailcow/mailcow-dockerized/security/advisories/GHSA-4fcc-q245-qqgg

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-41958? +

mailcow: dockerized is an open source groupware/email suite based on docker. A vulnerability has been discovered in the two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to bypass the 2FA protection, enabling unauthorized access to other accounts that are otherwise secured with 2FA. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must first have access to an account within the system and possess the credentials of the target account that has 2FA enabled. By leveraging these credentials, the attacker can circumvent the 2FA process and gain access to the protected account. This issue has been addressed in the `2024-07` release. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-41958? +

CVE-2024-41958 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.6 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-2024-41958? +

CVE-2024-41958 affects products from mailcow, specifically: mailcow\. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-41958? +

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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