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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2024-29006

By default the CloudStack management server honours the x-forwarded-for HTTP header and logs it as the source IP of an API request. This could lead to authentication bypass and other operational probl...

Vulnerability Description

By default the CloudStack management server honours the x-forwarded-for HTTP header and logs it as the source IP of an API request. This could lead to authentication bypass and other operational problems should an attacker decide to spoof their IP address this way. Users are recommended to upgrade to CloudStack version 4.18.1.1 or 4.19.0.1, which fixes this issue.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ApacheCloudstack>= 4.11.0.0, < 4.18.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-290

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-29006?

CVE-2024-29006 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). By default the CloudStack management server honours the x-forwarded-for HTTP header and logs it as the source IP of an API request. This could lead to authentication bypass and other operational probl...

How severe is CVE-2024-29006?

CVE-2024-29006 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-29006?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Cloudstack.