CVE-2024-5891

Quay: unauthorized user may authenticate via oauth application token

Description

A vulnerability was found in Quay. If an attacker can obtain the client ID for an application, they can use an OAuth token to authenticate despite not having access to the organization from which the application was created. This issue is limited to authentication and not authorization. However, in configurations where endpoints rely only on authentication, a user may authenticate to applications they otherwise have no access to.

Category

4.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Quay 3
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-5891 vdb entry broken link
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2283879 issue tracking permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5891?
CVE-2024-5891 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5891?
To fix CVE-2024-5891, 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-2024-5891 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5891 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-2024-5891?
CVE-2024-5891 affects Red Hat Red Hat Quay 3.
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