CVE-2024-6107CWE-287

Due to insufficient verification, an attacker could use a malicious client to bypass authentication checks and run RPC commands in a region

Critical · published July 21, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An attacker could exploit a simple oversight to bypass authentication checks with just a malicious client! Think of it like a door that was supposed to be locked, but the key mechanism is faulty — the door swings wide open to anyone with a clever trick up their sleeve. One clever maneuver and they can stroll right in without permission! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating. An attacker can run Remote Procedure Call (RPC) commands in any region, potentially taking over sensitive operations and wreaking havoc. It's a free pass to your system, and the consequences could be catastrophic if it falls into the wrong hands!

Put simply

Think of it like a door that was supposed to be locked, but the key mechanism is faulty — the door swings wide open to anyone with a clever trick up their sleeve. One clever maneuver and they can stroll right in without permission! Due to insufficient verification of client requests, this vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication checks and send RPC commands without proper authorization. The flaw has been identified in the MAAS service and has been patched in the latest updates.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating. An attacker can run Remote Procedure Call (RPC) commands in any region, potentially taking over sensitive operations and wreaking havoc. It's a free pass to your system, and the consequences could be catastrophic if it falls into the wrong hands! To protect your systems, immediately update your MAAS installation to the latest patched version. Ensure that all associated snaps are also updated. Regularly audit your security settings and conduct vulnerability assessments to prevent similar issues. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00418 · 35.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-287 · Improper Authentication
Published
2025-07-21T08:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JUL 08:52Z
    Due to insufficient verification, an attacker could use a malicious client to bypass authentication checks and run RPC commands in a region
    cvelistv5