CVE-2024-43397: apollo Access Control Flaw — Fix

Description

Apollo is a configuration management system. A vulnerability exists in the synchronization configuration feature that allows users to craft specific requests to bypass permission checks. This exploit enables them to modify a namespace without the necessary permissions. The issue was addressed with an input parameter check which was released in version 2.3.0.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apolloconfig	apollo	< 2.3.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/commit/f55b419145bf9d4f2f51dd4cd45108229e8d97ed https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/pull/5192 https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/security/advisories/GHSA-c6c3-h4f7-3962

Other References

https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/releases/tag/v2.3.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-43397? +

Apollo is a configuration management system. A vulnerability exists in the synchronization configuration feature that allows users to craft specific requests to bypass permission checks. This exploit enables them to modify a namespace without the necessary permissions. The issue was addressed with an input parameter check which was released in version 2.3.0. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-43397? +

CVE-2024-43397 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 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-2024-43397? +

CVE-2024-43397 affects products from apolloconfig, specifically: apollo. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-43397? +

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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