CVE-2024-27905CWE-200

Apache Aurora: padding oracle can allow construction an authentication cookie

Critical · published February 27, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated endpoint in Apache Aurora is a goldmine for attackers! They can exploit this vulnerability like a sneaky pickpocket constructing a fake ID to slip into a restricted area. 🔥 Think of it like a party with a bouncer who’s too busy scrolling on their phone to check IDs. An unauthorized guest can simply stroll in, pretending they belong, and gain access to the inner circle. An attacker could leverage this exposure to craft a valid authentication cookie, potentially leading to remote code execution if combined with other vulnerabilities. This could allow them to take full control of your system, putting sensitive data at serious risk and causing absolute chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a party with a bouncer who’s too busy scrolling on their phone to check IDs. An unauthorized guest can simply stroll in, pretending they belong, and gain access to the inner circle. This vulnerability in Apache Aurora allows an unauthorized actor to access sensitive internal information via an unauthenticated endpoint. This could enable them to create a valid authentication cookie, acting as a stepping stone to more dangerous exploits.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this exposure to craft a valid authentication cookie, potentially leading to remote code execution if combined with other vulnerabilities. This could allow them to take full control of your system, putting sensitive data at serious risk and causing absolute chaos! Since this project is retired, there's no patch available. It's crucial to restrict access to this instance to only trusted users or, even better, consider migrating to an actively maintained alternative. Don't let outdated software put your data at risk! You've got this! By taking quick action, you can keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

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
0.01471 · 73.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-200 · Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Published
2024-02-27T14:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 FEB 14:29Z
    Apache Aurora: padding oracle can allow construction an authentication cookie
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