Vulnerability Description
All versions of the package github.com/greenpau/caddy-security are vulnerable to Authentication Bypass by Spoofing via the X-Forwarded-For header due to improper input sanitization. An attacker can spoof an IP address used in the user identity module (/whoami API endpoint). This could lead to unauthorized access if the system trusts this spoofed IP address.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Greenpau | Caddy-Security | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.trailofbits.com/2023/09/18/security-flaws-in-an-sso-plugin-for-caddThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/greenpau/caddy-security/issues/266Issue Tracking
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-GOLANG-GITHUBCOMGREENPAUCADDYSECURITY-6249859Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.trailofbits.com/2023/09/18/security-flaws-in-an-sso-plugin-for-caddThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/greenpau/caddy-security/issues/266Issue Tracking
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-GOLANG-GITHUBCOMGREENPAUCADDYSECURITY-6249859Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-21494?
CVE-2024-21494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). All versions of the package github.com/greenpau/caddy-security are vulnerable to Authentication Bypass by Spoofing via the X-Forwarded-For header due to improper input sanitization. An attacker can sp...
How severe is CVE-2024-21494?
CVE-2024-21494 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-21494?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Greenpau Caddy-Security.