CVE-2024-22281

Apache Helix Front (UI): Helix front hard-coded secret in the express-session

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The Apache Helix Front (UI) component contained a hard-coded secret, allowing an attacker to spoof sessions by generating their own fake cookies. This issue affects Apache Helix Front (UI): all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.83% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Helix Front (UI)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/zt26fpmrqx3fzcy8nv3b43kb3xllo5ny vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/20/3 mailing list third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22281?
CVE-2024-22281 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-22281?
To fix CVE-2024-22281, 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-2024-22281 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-22281 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-2024-22281?
CVE-2024-22281 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Helix Front (UI).
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