CVE-2024-12838

Changing Information Technology CGFIDO - Authentication Bypass

Description

The passwordless login mechanism in CGFIDO from Changing Information Technology has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability, allowing remote attackers with regular privileges to send a crafted request to switch to the identity of any user, including administrators.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to version 1.2.0 or later.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.58%
Third-Party Advisory org.tw Third-Party Advisory org.tw
Affected: Changing Information Technology CGFIDO
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-8332-2100f-1.html third party advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/en/cp-139-8333-32cf8-2.html third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12838?
CVE-2024-12838 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12838?
To fix CVE-2024-12838: Update to version 1.2.0 or later.
Is CVE-2024-12838 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12838 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-12838?
CVE-2024-12838 affects Changing Information Technology CGFIDO.
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