CVE-2023-44039

In VeridiumID before 3.5.0, the WebAuthn API allows an internal unauthenticated attacker (who can pass enrollment verifications and is allowed to enroll a FIDO…

Critical · published April 3, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 This one’s a real doozy: an unauthenticated attacker can hijack an account just by registering their FIDO key! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where anyone can sneak into the lobby, forge a room key, and walk right into someone else’s suite—no reservation required! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to completely take over a victim’s account, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information and total account control. Imagine waking up to find someone has swiped all your secrets while you were sleeping!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can sneak into the lobby, forge a room key, and walk right into someone else’s suite—no reservation required! This CVE allows an internal attacker, who passes enrollment verifications, to register their FIDO authenticator for a victim's account through the WebAuthn API, effectively enabling account takeover without proper authentication checks.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to completely take over a victim’s account, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information and total account control. Imagine waking up to find someone has swiped all your secrets while you were sleeping! Immediate action is crucial! Update VeridiumID to version 3.5.0 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your enrollment verification processes to ensure they are robust and secure. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Just follow these steps and you’ll be back in control of your accounts in no time! ⚡

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00546 · 45.0th percentile
Published
2024-04-03T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 APR 00:00Z
    In VeridiumID before 3.5.0, the WebAuthn API allows an internal unauthenticated attacker (who can pass enrollment verifications and is allowed to enroll a FIDO…
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