CVE-2024-21637

XSS in Authentik via JavaScript-URI as Redirect URI and form_post Response Mode

Description

Authentik is an open-source Identity Provider. Authentik is a vulnerable to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability via JavaScript-URIs in OpenID Connect flows with `response_mode=form_post`. This relatively user could use the described attacks to perform a privilege escalation. This vulnerability has been patched in versions 2023.10.6 and 2023.8.6.

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: goauthentik authentik
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/security/advisories/GHSA-rjpr-7w8c-gv3j mitigation third party advisory
https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/releases/tag/version%2F2023.10.6 patch
https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/releases/tag/version%2F2023.8.6 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21637?
CVE-2024-21637 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21637?
To fix CVE-2024-21637, 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-2024-21637 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21637 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-2024-21637?
CVE-2024-21637 affects goauthentik authentik.
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