CVE-2024-39912

Enumeration of valid usernames in web-auth/webauthn-lib

Description

web-auth/webauthn-lib is an open source set of PHP libraries and a Symfony bundle to allow developers to integrate that authentication mechanism into their web applications. The ProfileBasedRequestOptionsBuilder method returns allowedCredentials without any credentials if no username was found. When WebAuthn is used as the first or only authentication method, an attacker can enumerate usernames based on the absence of the `allowedCredentials` property in the assertion options response. This allows enumeration of valid or invalid usernames. By knowing which usernames are valid, attackers can focus their efforts on a smaller set of potential targets, increasing the efficiency and likelihood of successful attacks. This issue has been addressed in version 4.9.0 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Affected: web-auth webauthn-framework
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39912?
CVE-2024-39912 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-39912?
To fix CVE-2024-39912, 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-2024-39912 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-39912 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-2024-39912?
CVE-2024-39912 affects web-auth webauthn-framework.
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