CVE-2024-23917CWE-288

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2023.11.3 authentication bypass leading to RCE was possible

Critical · published February 6, 2024

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
54%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An authentication bypass in JetBrains TeamCity allows attackers to waltz in undetected — all the way to remote code execution! 🚨 Think of TeamCity as a gated community with a faulty security system; if there's no verification at the gate, a crafty intruder could stroll in and access everything without breaking a sweat. It’s like the security guard is busy scrolling through their phone! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take full control of your server, potentially exposing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even deploying malicious software. This kind of breach can lead to catastrophic data loss or service disruptions—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of TeamCity as a gated community with a faulty security system; if there's no verification at the gate, a crafty intruder could stroll in and access everything without breaking a sweat. It’s like the security guard is busy scrolling through their phone! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to gain access to TeamCity’s internal components, leading to remote code execution without the need for valid credentials. Essentially, the system skips the crucial authentication step, leaving it wide open!

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take full control of your server, potentially exposing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even deploying malicious software. This kind of breach can lead to catastrophic data loss or service disruptions—absolutely devastating! Update to TeamCity version 2023.11.3 or later immediately. It's also wise to review your configurations and ensure all access controls are effectively enforced to prevent unauthorized access. Don't wait—this is critical! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll reinforce your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.54009 · 99.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 · Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2024-02-06T09:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 FEB 09:21Z
    In JetBrains TeamCity before 2023.11.3 authentication bypass leading to RCE was possible
    cvelistv5