CVE-2022-24740

Improper Authentication in Volto

Description

Volto is a ReactJS-based frontend for the Plone Content Management System. Between versions 14.0.0-alpha.5 and 15.0.0-alpha.0, a user could have their authentication cookie replaced with an authentication cookie from another user, effectively giving them control of the other user's account and privileges. This occurs when using an outdated version of the `react-cookie` library and a server is under high load. A proof of concept does not currently exist, but it is possible for this issue to occur in the wild. The patch and fix is present in Volto 15.0.0-alpha.0. As a workaround, one may manually upgrade the `react-cookie` package to 4.1.1 and then override all Volto components that use this library.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: plone volto
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/plone/volto/security/advisories/GHSA-cfhh-xgwq-5r67 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/plone/volto/pull/3051 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-24740?
CVE-2022-24740 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-24740?
To fix CVE-2022-24740, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-24740 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-24740 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-24740?
CVE-2022-24740 affects plone volto.
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