CVE-2024-32882

Permission check bypass when editing a model with per-field restrictions in wagtail

Description

Wagtail is an open source content management system built on Django. In affected versions if a model has been made available for editing through the `wagtail.contrib.settings` module or `ModelViewSet`, and the `permission` argument on `FieldPanel` has been used to further restrict access to one or more fields of the model, a user with edit permission over the model but not the specific field can craft an HTTP POST request that bypasses the permission check on the individual field, allowing them to update its value. This vulnerability is not exploitable by an ordinary site visitor without access to the Wagtail admin, or by a user who has not been granted edit access to the model in question. The editing interfaces for pages and snippets are also unaffected. Patched versions have been released as Wagtail 6.0.3 and 6.1. Wagtail releases prior to 6.0 are unaffected. Users are advised to upgrade. Site owners who are unable to upgrade to a patched version can avoid the vulnerability as follows: 1.For models registered through `ModelViewSet`, register the model as a snippet instead; 2. For settings models, place the restricted fields in a separate settings model, and configure permission at the model level.

Category

2.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Affected: wagtail wagtail
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-32882?
CVE-2024-32882 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-32882?
To fix CVE-2024-32882, 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-2024-32882 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-32882 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-2024-32882?
CVE-2024-32882 affects wagtail wagtail.
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