CVE-2024-29901

@workos-inc/authkit-nextjs session replay vulnerability

Description

The AuthKit library for Next.js provides helpers for authentication and session management using WorkOS & AuthKit with Next.js. A user can reuse an expired session by controlling the `x-workos-session` header. The vulnerability is patched in v0.4.2.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: workos authkit-nextjs
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/security/advisories/GHSA-35w3-6qhc-474v vendor advisory
https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/commit/6c3f4f3179d66cbb15de3962792083ff3b244a01 patch
https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/releases/tag/v0.4.2 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29901?
CVE-2024-29901 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-29901?
To fix CVE-2024-29901, 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-2024-29901 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-29901 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-2024-29901?
CVE-2024-29901 affects workos authkit-nextjs.
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