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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2024-36042

Silverpeas before 6.3.5 allows authentication bypass by omitting the Password field to AuthenticationServlet, often providing an unauthenticated user with superadmin access.

Vulnerability Description

Silverpeas before 6.3.5 allows authentication bypass by omitting the Password field to AuthenticationServlet, often providing an unauthenticated user with superadmin access.

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
SilverpeasSilverpeas< 6.3.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-288

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-36042?

CVE-2024-36042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Silverpeas before 6.3.5 allows authentication bypass by omitting the Password field to AuthenticationServlet, often providing an unauthenticated user with superadmin access.

How severe is CVE-2024-36042?

CVE-2024-36042 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-2024-36042?

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