CVE-2024-42163

HIGH

Published Aug 12, 2024 Modified Aug 29, 2024 CWE-326

Description

Insufficiently random values for generating password reset token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to take over the account of any user by predicting the token for the password reset link.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.3

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-326 CWE-326

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
fiware	keyrock	< 8.4

References

Exploits

https://www.ait.ac.at/themen/cyber-security/pentesting/security-advisories

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42163? +

Insufficiently random values for generating password reset token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to take over the account of any user by predicting the token for the password reset link. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-42163? +

CVE-2024-42163 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42163? +

CVE-2024-42163 affects products from fiware, specifically: keyrock. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42163? +

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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