CVE-2024-3622

Mirror-registry: plain-text default csrf secret key

Description

A flaw was found when using mirror-registry to install Quay. It uses a default secret, which is stored in plain-text format in one of the configuration template files. This issue may lead to all instances of Quay deployed using mirror-registry to have the same secret key. This flaw allows a malicious actor to craft session cookies and as a consequence, it may lead to gaining access to the affected Quay instance.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Affected: Red Hat mirror registry for Red Hat OpenShift
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-3622 vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2274400 issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3622?
CVE-2024-3622 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-3622?
To fix CVE-2024-3622, 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-2024-3622 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-3622 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-2024-3622?
CVE-2024-3622 affects Red Hat mirror registry for Red Hat OpenShift.
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