CVE-2024-22206

@clerk/nextjs auth() and getAuth() methods vulnerable to insecure direct object reference (IDOR)

Description

Clerk helps developers build user management. Unauthorized access or privilege escalation due to a logic flaw in auth() in the App Router or getAuth() in the Pages Router. This vulnerability was patched in version 4.29.3.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
Vendor Advisory clerk.com Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: clerk javascript
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/clerk/javascript/security/advisories/GHSA-q6w5-jg5q-47vg patch vendor advisory
https://clerk.com/changelog/2024-01-12 release notes vendor advisory
https://github.com/clerk/javascript/releases/tag/%40clerk%2Fnextjs%404.29.3 patch release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22206?
CVE-2024-22206 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-22206?
To fix CVE-2024-22206, 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-2024-22206 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-22206 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-2024-22206?
CVE-2024-22206 affects clerk javascript.
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