CVE-2024-25633

In eLabFTW, if administrators can create users, users can too

Description

eLabFTW is an open source electronic lab notebook for research labs. In an eLabFTW system, one can configure who is allowed to create new user accounts. A vulnerability has been found starting in version 4.4.0 and prior to version 5.0.0 that allows regular users to create new, validated accounts in their team. If the system has anonymous access enabled (disabled by default) an unauthenticated user can create regular users in any team. This vulnerability has been fixed since version 5.0.0, released on February 17th 2024. Some workarounds are available. Disabling both options that allow *administrators* to create users will provide a mitigation. Additionally, disabling anonymous user access will stop anonymous access (including using existing access keys).

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: elabftw elabftw
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/elabftw/elabftw/security/advisories/GHSA-v677-8x8p-636v

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25633?
CVE-2024-25633 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-25633?
To fix CVE-2024-25633, 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-2024-25633 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-25633 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-2024-25633?
CVE-2024-25633 affects elabftw elabftw.
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