CVE-2024-8042

Rapid7 Insight Platform Unauthorized Empty Group Creation

Description

Rapid7 Insight Platform versions between November 2019 and August 14, 2024 suffer from missing authorization issues whereby an attacker can intercept local requests to set the name and description of a new user group. This could potentially lead to an empty user group being added to the incorrect customer. This vulnerability is remediated as of August 14, 2024.

Category

2.4
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Rapid7 Insight Platform
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/862.html not applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8042?
CVE-2024-8042 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8042?
To fix CVE-2024-8042, 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-2024-8042 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8042 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-2024-8042?
CVE-2024-8042 affects Rapid7 Insight Platform.
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