Vulnerability Description
Pixelfed is an open source photo sharing platform. When processing requests authorization was improperly and insufficiently checked, allowing attackers to access far more functionality than users intended, including to the administrative and moderator functionality of the Pixelfed server. This vulnerability affects every version of Pixelfed between v0.10.4 and v0.11.9, inclusive. A proof of concept of this vulnerability exists. This vulnerability affects every local user of a Pixelfed server, and can potentially affect the servers' ability to federate. Some user interaction is required to setup the conditions to be able to exercise the vulnerability, but the attacker could conduct this attack time-delayed manner, where user interaction is not actively required. This vulnerability has been addressed in version 0.11.11. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pixelfed | Pixelfed | >= 0.10.4, < 0.11.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed/commit/7e47d6dccb0393a2e95c42813c562c854882Patch
- https://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed/security/advisories/GHSA-gccq-h3xj-jgvfExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed/commit/7e47d6dccb0393a2e95c42813c562c854882Patch
- https://github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed/security/advisories/GHSA-gccq-h3xj-jgvfExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-25108?
CVE-2024-25108 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). Pixelfed is an open source photo sharing platform. When processing requests authorization was improperly and insufficiently checked, allowing attackers to access far more functionality than users inte...
How severe is CVE-2024-25108?
CVE-2024-25108 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-25108?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pixelfed Pixelfed.