CVE-2024-42470: openhab Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

openHAB, a provider of open-source home automation software, has add-ons including the visualization add-on CometVisu. Several endpoints in versions prior to 4.2.1 of the CometVisu add-on of openHAB don't require authentication. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify or to steal sensitive data. This issue may lead to sensitive information disclosure. Users should upgrade to version 4.2.1 of the CometVisu add-on of openHAB to receive a patch.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openhab	openhab	< 4.2.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/openhab/openhab-webui/commit/630e8525835c698cf58856aa43782d92b18087f2 https://github.com/openhab/openhab-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-3g4c-hjhr-73rj

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42470? +

openHAB, a provider of open-source home automation software, has add-ons including the visualization add-on CometVisu. Several endpoints in versions prior to 4.2.1 of the CometVisu add-on of openHAB don't require authentication. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify or to steal sensitive data. This issue may lead to sensitive information disclosure. Users should upgrade to version 4.2.1 of the CometVisu add-on of openHAB to receive a patch. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-42470? +

CVE-2024-42470 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 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-2024-42470? +

CVE-2024-42470 affects products from openhab, specifically: openhab. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42470? +

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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