CVE-2024-1403: Authentication Bypass in OpenEdge Authentication Gateway and AdminServer

Published Feb 27, 2024
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Updated

In OpenEdge Authentication Gateway and AdminServer prior to 11.7.19, 12.2.14, 12.8.1 on all platforms supported by the OpenEdge product, an authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified.  The vulnerability is a bypass to authentication based on a failure to properly handle username and password. Certain unexpected content passed into the credentials can lead to unauthorized access without proper authentication.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Progress OpenEdge<11.7.19
Progress OpenEdge>=11.8<12.2.14
Progress OpenEdge>=12.3<12.8.1
Progress OpenEdge Authentication Gateway<11.7.19
Progress AdminServer<11.7.19
Progress OpenEdge Authentication Gateway<12.2.14
Progress AdminServer<12.2.14
Progress OpenEdge Authentication Gateway<12.8.1
Progress AdminServer<12.8.1

Event History

Feb 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1403?

CVE-2024-1403 has been identified as an authentication bypass vulnerability, which can lead to unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1403?

To remediate CVE-2024-1403, update OpenEdge Authentication Gateway and AdminServer to versions 11.7.19, 12.2.14, or 12.8.1 or later.

3

Which versions of Progress OpenEdge are affected by CVE-2024-1403?

CVE-2024-1403 impacts all versions of Progress OpenEdge prior to 11.7.19, as well as versions between 11.8 and 12.2.14 and versions between 12.3 and 12.8.1.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-1403?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-1403 can allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive systems.

5

Is CVE-2024-1403 common across all OpenEdge products?

CVE-2024-1403 affects both OpenEdge Authentication Gateway and AdminServer on all supported platforms.

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