CVE-2024-37019

Northern.tech Mender Enterprise before 3.6.4 and 3.7.x before 3.7.4 has Weak Authentication

Critical · published June 3, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Weak authentication in Mender Enterprise could let the wrong people access sensitive data without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like an unlocked VIP door at a concert — anyone can just stroll in and take a seat without a ticket! This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to your devices and sensitive configurations, leaving the door wide open for attackers to wreak havoc. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the stakes are sky-high, and if exploited, it could result in serious data breaches or even full system takeovers!

Put simply

Think of it like an unlocked VIP door at a concert — anyone can just stroll in and take a seat without a ticket! Mender Enterprise versions before 3.6.4 and 3.7.x before 3.7.4 lack robust authentication mechanisms, allowing unauthorized users to bypass security measures and gain access to critical system functionalities.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to your devices and sensitive configurations, leaving the door wide open for attackers to wreak havoc. With a CVSS score of 9.8, the stakes are sky-high, and if exploited, it could result in serious data breaches or even full system takeovers! Upgrade immediately to Mender Enterprise version 3.6.4 or 3.7.4 to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your authentication settings and implement stronger access controls to protect your systems. You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability is straightforward, and soon you'll have your security hero cape on! 🦸

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
0.00582 · 47.1th percentile
Published
2024-06-03T18:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JUN 18:02Z
    Northern.tech Mender Enterprise before 3.6.4 and 3.7.x before 3.7.4 has Weak Authentication
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