CVE-2024-21637: XSS in Authentik via JavaScript-URI as Redirect URI and form_post Response Mode

Published Jan 11, 2024
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Updated

Authentik is an open-source Identity Provider. Authentik is a vulnerable to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability via JavaScript-URIs in OpenID Connect flows with responsemode=formpost. This relatively user could use the described attacks to perform a privilege escalation. This vulnerability has been patched in versions 2023.10.6 and 2023.8.6.

Affected Software

2 affected components
goauthentik Authentik>=2023.8.0<2023.8.6
goauthentik Authentik>=2023.10.0<2023.10.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade authentik to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2023.10.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade authentik to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2023.8.6

Event History

Jan 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21637?

CVE-2024-21637 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for reflected Cross-Site Scripting and privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21637?

To fix CVE-2024-21637, you should upgrade your Authentik installation to version 2023.10.6 or later, or 2023.8.6 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-21637?

CVE-2024-21637 affects Authentik versions from 2023.8.0 to 2023.8.6 and from 2023.10.0 to 2023.10.6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-21637?

CVE-2024-21637 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that can be exploited through OpenID Connect flows.

5

What could an attacker do with CVE-2024-21637?

An attacker could leverage CVE-2024-21637 to perform privilege escalation by executing malicious JavaScript code.

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