CVE-2024-42166 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Q: How severe is CVE-2024-42166?

CVE-2024-42166 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2024-42166?

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

Vulnerability Description

The function "generate_app_certificates" in lib/app_certificates.js of FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 does not neutralize special elements used in an OS Command properly. This allows an authenticated user with permissions to create applications to execute commands by creating an application with a malicious name.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fiware	Keyrock	<= 8.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.ait.ac.at/themen/cyber-security/pentesting/security-advisoriesExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-42166?

CVE-2024-42166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). The function "generate_app_certificates" in lib/app_certificates.js of FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 does not neutralize special elements used in an OS Command properly. This allows an authenticated user with...

How severe is CVE-2024-42166?

CVE-2024-42166 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-42166?

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