CVE-2024-5820: devika Auth Bypass — Exploit

Description

An unprotected WebSocket connection in the latest version of stitionai/devika (commit ecee79f) allows a malicious website to connect to the backend and issue commands on behalf of the user. The backend serves all listeners on the given socket, enabling any such malicious website to intercept all communication between the user and the backend. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized command execution and potential server-side request forgery.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
stitionai	devika	All

References

Exploits

https://huntr.com/bounties/2ba757bf-8ede-445b-b143-2de7769758a6 https://huntr.com/bounties/2ba757bf-8ede-445b-b143-2de7769758a6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5820? +

An unprotected WebSocket connection in the latest version of stitionai/devika (commit ecee79f) allows a malicious website to connect to the backend and issue commands on behalf of the user. The backend serves all listeners on the given socket, enabling any such malicious website to intercept all communication between the user and the backend. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized command execution and potential server-side request forgery. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-5820? +

CVE-2024-5820 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-2024-5820? +

CVE-2024-5820 affects products from stitionai, specifically: devika. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5820? +

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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