CVE-2024-52287: authentik Access Control Flaw — Fix

Description

authentik is an open-source identity provider. When using the client_credentials or device_code OAuth grants, it was possible for an attacker to get a token from authentik with scopes that haven't been configured in authentik. authentik 2024.8.5 and 2024.10.3 fix this issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-285 CWE-285

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
goauthentik	authentik	< 2024.8.5
goauthentik	authentik	2024.10.0 — 2024.10.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/commit/e9c29e1644e9199b4ba58d2b10eb8c322138eea2 https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/security/advisories/GHSA-v6m7-8j37-8f4v

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52287? +

authentik is an open-source identity provider. When using the client_credentials or device_code OAuth grants, it was possible for an attacker to get a token from authentik with scopes that haven't been configured in authentik. authentik 2024.8.5 and 2024.10.3 fix this issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-52287? +

CVE-2024-52287 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-52287? +

CVE-2024-52287 affects products from goauthentik, specifically: authentik. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-52287? +

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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