CVE-2024-56511CWE-289

DataEase has an unauthorized vulnerability

Critical · published January 10, 2025

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.3. It sits in the 98.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v4.0
9.3
EPSS
50%
Percentile
98.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky bypass in DataEase's authentication could just open the gates for unauthorized users! 🔥 Think of it like a club with a VIP entrance—if the bouncer doesn’t check IDs thoroughly, anyone can waltz right past. In this case, if the context path is misconfigured, an attacker could slip through unnoticed, accessing sensitive data without the right permissions. This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and functionalities, leading to potentially devastating data breaches. Imagine a stranger crashing your private party and rummaging through your valuables—this is what it could mean for your data!

Put simply

Think of it like a club with a VIP entrance—if the bouncer doesn’t check IDs thoroughly, anyone can waltz right past. In this case, if the context path is misconfigured, an attacker could slip through unnoticed, accessing sensitive data without the right permissions. Before version 2.10.4, the authentication logic in the TokenFilter class of DataEase could be bypassed due to improper filtering of request URLs. Even with a protected endpoint, attackers can exploit a weakness in the URL processing, gaining unauthorized access.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and functionalities, leading to potentially devastating data breaches. Imagine a stranger crashing your private party and rummaging through your valuables—this is what it could mean for your data! Upgrade to DataEase version 2.10.4 immediately to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your configuration settings—especially the 'server.servlet.context-path'—to ensure there are no other loopholes left unguarded. Implement strict input validation to minimize risks in the future. You've got this! By upgrading and auditing your setup, you’ll be back in control in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.50296 · 98.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-289 · Authentication Bypass by Alternate Name
Published
2025-01-10T15:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 15:19Z
    DataEase has an unauthorized vulnerability
    cvelistv5