CVE-2024-48911: opencanary Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

OpenCanary, a multi-protocol network honeypot, directly executed commands taken from its config file. Prior to version 0.9.4, where the config file is stored in an unprivileged user directory but the daemon is executed by root, it’s possible for the unprivileged user to change the config file and escalate permissions when root later runs the daemon. Version 0.9.4 contains a fix for the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
thinkst	opencanary	< 0.9.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/thinkst/opencanary/commit/2c11575b1a3dd8b0df26a879ba856c0aa350c049 https://github.com/thinkst/opencanary/security/advisories/GHSA-pf5v-pqfv-x8jj

Other References

https://github.com/thinkst/opencanary/releases/tag/v0.9.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48911? +

OpenCanary, a multi-protocol network honeypot, directly executed commands taken from its config file. Prior to version 0.9.4, where the config file is stored in an unprivileged user directory but the daemon is executed by root, it’s possible for the unprivileged user to change the config file and escalate permissions when root later runs the daemon. Version 0.9.4 contains a fix for the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-48911? +

CVE-2024-48911 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-48911? +

CVE-2024-48911 affects products from thinkst, specifically: opencanary. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-48911? +

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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