CVE-2024-52592

Missing validation allows spoofed poll updates in Misskey

Description

Misskey is an open source, federated social media platform. In affected versions missing validation in `ApInboxService.update` allows an attacker to modify the result of polls belonging to another user. No authentication is required, except for a valid signature from any actor on any remote instance. Vulnerable Misskey instances will accept spoofed updates for remote polls. Local polls are unaffected. This issue has been addressed in version 2024.11.0-alpha.3. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Affected: misskey-dev misskey
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/misskey-dev/misskey/security/advisories/GHSA-5h8r-gq97-xv69

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52592?
CVE-2024-52592 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-52592?
To fix CVE-2024-52592, 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-2024-52592 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-52592 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-2024-52592?
CVE-2024-52592 affects misskey-dev misskey.
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