CVE-2024-47768: lif Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

Lif Authentication Server is a server used by Lif to do various tasks regarding Lif accounts. This vulnerability has to do with the account recovery system where there does not appear to be a check to make sure the user has been sent the recovery email and entered the correct code. If the attacker knew the email of the target, they could supply the email and immediately prompt the server to update the password without ever needing the code. This issue has been patched in version 1.7.3.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
lifplatforms	lif_authentication_server	< 1.7.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/Lif-Platforms/Lif-Auth-Server/commit/8dbd7cad914a8b939451c652bfb716aa796f754e https://github.com/Lif-Platforms/Lif-Auth-Server/security/advisories/GHSA-hmv6-8fg8-7m6f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-47768? +

Lif Authentication Server is a server used by Lif to do various tasks regarding Lif accounts. This vulnerability has to do with the account recovery system where there does not appear to be a check to make sure the user has been sent the recovery email and entered the correct code. If the attacker knew the email of the target, they could supply the email and immediately prompt the server to update the password without ever needing the code. This issue has been patched in version 1.7.3. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-47768? +

CVE-2024-47768 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-47768? +

CVE-2024-47768 affects products from lifplatforms, specifically: lif_authentication_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-47768? +

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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