CVE-2024-43441CWE-302

Apache HugeGraph-Server: Fixed JWT Token(Secret)

Critical · published December 24, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
73%
Percentile
99.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An authentication bypass is lurking in Apache HugeGraph-Server! 🌪️ This flaw allows attackers to waltz right past security checks, potentially leading to chaos! Think of it like a restaurant where the host mistakenly assumes everyone has a reservation. A hungry diner can just walk straight to a table without ever checking in, while others wait in line. This vulnerability lets an attacker skip straight to the goodies without a second thought! With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even disrupt services. Picture the havoc of someone crashing a party uninvited — they could change everything and leave a mess behind! This poses a significant risk to your data integrity.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the host mistakenly assumes everyone has a reservation. A hungry diner can just walk straight to a table without ever checking in, while others wait in line. This vulnerability lets an attacker skip straight to the goodies without a second thought! The authentication bypass vulnerability in Apache HugeGraph-Server occurs due to the software trusting data that should be immutable. This means an attacker can exploit the flaw to impersonate users without proper credentials.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, modify records, or even disrupt services. Picture the havoc of someone crashing a party uninvited — they could change everything and leave a mess behind! This poses a significant risk to your data integrity. To protect yourself, upgrade to Apache HugeGraph-Server version 1.5.0 immediately! This patch resolves the vulnerability, ensuring your access control is tight. Don't forget to review your security practices while you’re at it! You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll be back in the secure zone 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
0.72777 · 99.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-302 · Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data
Published
2024-12-24T11:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 DEC 11:59Z
    Apache HugeGraph-Server: Fixed JWT Token(Secret)
    cvelistv5