CVE-2024-6221 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability in corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 allows the `Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network` CORS header to be set to true by default. This behavior can expose private network resources to unauthorized external access, leading to significant security risks such as data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential network intrusions.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Corydolphin	Flask-Cors	4.0.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/commit/03aa3f8e2256437f7bad96422a747b9
https://huntr.com/bounties/a42935fc-6f57-4818-bca4-3d528235df4dExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-6221?

CVE-2024-6221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A vulnerability in corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 allows the `Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network` CORS header to be set to true by default. This behavior can expose private network resources t...

How severe is CVE-2024-6221?

CVE-2024-6221 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-6221?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Corydolphin Flask-Cors.