CVE-2024-49376: autolab Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

Autolab, a course management service that enables auto-graded programming assignments, has misconfigured reset password permissions in version 3.0.0. For email-based accounts, users with insufficient privileges could reset and theoretically access privileged users' accounts by resetting their passwords. This issue is fixed in version 3.0.1. No known workarounds exist.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
autolabproject	autolab	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/autolab/Autolab/commit/301689ab5c5e39d13bab47b71eaf8998d04bcc9b https://github.com/autolab/Autolab/security/advisories/GHSA-v46j-h43h-rwrm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49376? +

Autolab, a course management service that enables auto-graded programming assignments, has misconfigured reset password permissions in version 3.0.0. For email-based accounts, users with insufficient privileges could reset and theoretically access privileged users' accounts by resetting their passwords. This issue is fixed in version 3.0.1. No known workarounds exist. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-49376? +

CVE-2024-49376 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49376? +

CVE-2024-49376 affects products from autolabproject, specifically: autolab. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-49376? +

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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