CVE-2024-21652

Argo CD vulnerable to Bypassing of Brute Force Protection via Application Crash and In-Memory Data Loss

Description

Argo CD is a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. Prior to versions 2.8.13, 2.9.9, and 2.10.4, an attacker can exploit a chain of vulnerabilities, including a Denial of Service (DoS) flaw and in-memory data storage weakness, to effectively bypass the application's brute force login protection. This is a critical security vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass the brute force login protection mechanism. Not only can they crash the service affecting all users, but they can also make unlimited login attempts, increasing the risk of account compromise. Versions 2.8.13, 2.9.9, and 2.10.4 contain a patch for this issue.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: argoproj argo-cd
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/security/advisories/GHSA-x32m-mvfj-52xv vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21652?
CVE-2024-21652 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21652?
To fix CVE-2024-21652, 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-2024-21652 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21652 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-2024-21652?
CVE-2024-21652 affects argoproj argo-cd.
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