CVE-2024-47529: cosmos — Exploit & Fix

Description

OpenC3 COSMOS provides the functionality needed to send commands to and receive data from one or more embedded systems. OpenC3 COSMOS stores the password of a user unencrypted in the LocalStorage of a web browser. This makes the user password susceptible to exfiltration via Cross-site scripting (see GHSL-2024-128). This vulnerability is fixed in 5.19.0. This only affects Open Source edition, and not OpenC3 COSMOS Enterprise Edition.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-312 CWE-312

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openc3	cosmos	< 5.19.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos/commit/b5ab34fe7fa54c0c8171c4aa3caf4e03d6f63bd7 https://github.com/OpenC3/cosmos/security/advisories/GHSA-4xqv-47rm-37mm

Exploits

https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2024-127_GHSL-2024-129_OpenC3_COSMOS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47529? +

OpenC3 COSMOS provides the functionality needed to send commands to and receive data from one or more embedded systems. OpenC3 COSMOS stores the password of a user unencrypted in the LocalStorage of a web browser. This makes the user password susceptible to exfiltration via Cross-site scripting (see GHSL-2024-128). This vulnerability is fixed in 5.19.0. This only affects Open Source edition, and not OpenC3 COSMOS Enterprise Edition. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-47529? +

CVE-2024-47529 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-2024-47529? +

CVE-2024-47529 affects products from openc3, specifically: cosmos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-47529? +

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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