CVE-2024-52287

authentik performs insufficient validation of OAuth scopes

Description

authentik is an open-source identity provider. When using the client_credentials or device_code OAuth grants, it was possible for an attacker to get a token from authentik with scopes that haven't been configured in authentik. authentik 2024.8.5 and 2024.10.3 fix this issue.

Category

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: goauthentik authentik
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/security/advisories/GHSA-v6m7-8j37-8f4v
https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/commit/e9c29e1644e9199b4ba58d2b10eb8c322138eea2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52287?
CVE-2024-52287 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-52287?
To fix CVE-2024-52287, 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-2024-52287 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-52287 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-2024-52287?
CVE-2024-52287 affects goauthentik authentik.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.