7.5
HIGH
CVE-2024-37568
Apache Authlib Cryptographic Algorithm Confusion Vulnerability
Description

lepture Authlib before 1.3.1 has algorithm confusion with asymmetric public keys. Unless an algorithm is specified in a jwt.decode call, HMAC verification is allowed with any asymmetric public key. (This is similar to CVE-2022-29217 and CVE-2024-33663.)

INFO

Published Date :

June 9, 2024, 7:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 9:24 a.m.

Source :

[email protected]

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-37568 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Authlib authlib
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-37568.

URL Resource
https://github.com/lepture/authlib/issues/654 Exploit Issue Tracking
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FHJI32SN4FNAUVNALVGOKWHNSQ6XS3M5/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IZI7HYGN7VZAYFV6UV3SRLYF7QGERXIU/
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/algorithm-confusion-in-lepture-authlib-cve-2024-37568
https://github.com/lepture/authlib/issues/654 Exploit Issue Tracking
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FHJI32SN4FNAUVNALVGOKWHNSQ6XS3M5/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IZI7HYGN7VZAYFV6UV3SRLYF7QGERXIU/
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/algorithm-confusion-in-lepture-authlib-cve-2024-37568

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  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://github.com/lepture/authlib/issues/654
    Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FHJI32SN4FNAUVNALVGOKWHNSQ6XS3M5/
    Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IZI7HYGN7VZAYFV6UV3SRLYF7QGERXIU/
    Added Reference https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/algorithm-confusion-in-lepture-authlib-cve-2024-37568
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Aug. 15, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-284
    Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 25, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference MITRE https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/algorithm-confusion-in-lepture-authlib-cve-2024-37568 [No types assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jun. 20, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference MITRE https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FHJI32SN4FNAUVNALVGOKWHNSQ6XS3M5/ [No types assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jun. 18, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference MITRE https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IZI7HYGN7VZAYFV6UV3SRLYF7QGERXIU/ [No types assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jun. 12, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/lepture/authlib/issues/654 No Types Assigned https://github.com/lepture/authlib/issues/654 Exploit, Issue Tracking
    Added CWE NIST CWE-347
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:authlib:authlib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.3.1
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jun. 09, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description lepture Authlib before 1.3.1 has algorithm confusion with asymmetric public keys. Unless an algorithm is specified in a jwt.decode call, HMAC verification is allowed with any asymmetric public key. (This is similar to CVE-2022-29217 and CVE-2024-33663.)
    Added Reference MITRE https://github.com/lepture/authlib/issues/654 [No types assigned]
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-37568 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-37568 weaknesses.

CAPEC-19: Embedding Scripts within Scripts Embedding Scripts within Scripts CAPEC-441: Malicious Logic Insertion Malicious Logic Insertion CAPEC-478: Modification of Windows Service Configuration Modification of Windows Service Configuration CAPEC-479: Malicious Root Certificate Malicious Root Certificate CAPEC-502: Intent Spoof Intent Spoof CAPEC-503: WebView Exposure WebView Exposure CAPEC-536: Data Injected During Configuration Data Injected During Configuration CAPEC-546: Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment CAPEC-550: Install New Service Install New Service CAPEC-551: Modify Existing Service Modify Existing Service CAPEC-552: Install Rootkit Install Rootkit CAPEC-556: Replace File Extension Handlers Replace File Extension Handlers CAPEC-558: Replace Trusted Executable Replace Trusted Executable CAPEC-562: Modify Shared File Modify Shared File CAPEC-563: Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot CAPEC-564: Run Software at Logon Run Software at Logon CAPEC-578: Disable Security Software Disable Security Software CAPEC-463: Padding Oracle Crypto Attack Padding Oracle Crypto Attack CAPEC-475: Signature Spoofing by Improper Validation Signature Spoofing by Improper Validation
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