CVE-2024-42470

CometVisu Backend for openHAB has a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability

Description

openHAB, a provider of open-source home automation software, has add-ons including the visualization add-on CometVisu. Several endpoints in versions prior to 4.2.1 of the CometVisu add-on of openHAB don't require authentication. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify or to steal sensitive data. This issue may lead to sensitive information disclosure. Users should upgrade to version 4.2.1 of the CometVisu add-on of openHAB to receive a patch.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: openhab openhab-webui
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/openhab/openhab-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-3g4c-hjhr-73rj vendor advisory
https://github.com/openhab/openhab-webui/commit/630e8525835c698cf58856aa43782d92b18087f2 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42470?
CVE-2024-42470 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42470?
To fix CVE-2024-42470, 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-2024-42470 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42470 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-2024-42470?
CVE-2024-42470 affects openhab openhab-webui.
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