CVE-2024-38353

CodiMD - Missing Image Access Controls and Unauthorized Image Access

Description

CodiMD allows realtime collaborative markdown notes on all platforms. CodiMD before 2.5.4 is missing authentication and access control vulnerability allowing an unauthenticated attacker to gain unauthorised access to image data uploaded to CodiMD. CodiMD does not require valid authentication to access uploaded images or to upload new image data. An attacker who can determine an uploaded image's URL can gain unauthorised access to uploaded image data. Due to the insecure random filename generation in the underlying Formidable library, an attacker can determine the filenames for previously uploaded images and the likelihood of this issue being exploited is increased. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.4.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.44% Top 25%
Affected: hackmdio codimd
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38353?
CVE-2024-38353 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-38353?
To fix CVE-2024-38353, 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-2024-38353 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-38353 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2024-38353?
CVE-2024-38353 affects hackmdio codimd.
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