CVE-2024-22209: XBlock custom auth does not respect JWT Scopes

Published Jan 13, 2024
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Updated

Open edX Platform is a service-oriented platform for authoring and delivering online learning. A user with a JWT and more limited scopes could call endpoints exceeding their access. This vulnerability has been patched in commit 019888f.

Affected Software

1 affected component
edx edx-platform<2024-01-12

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 019888f

Event History

Jan 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22209?

CVE-2024-22209 has a moderate severity level, as it allows users to access endpoints beyond their intended permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-22209?

To fix CVE-2024-22209, update the edX platform to a version released after January 12, 2024.

3

What types of endpoints are affected by CVE-2024-22209?

CVE-2024-22209 affects various service endpoints that do not properly enforce user permissions based on the JWT scope.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-22209?

Users with JWT tokens and limited scopes are the primary group impacted by CVE-2024-22209.

5

What version of edX platform is safe from CVE-2024-22209?

The edX platform versions released after January 12, 2024, are considered safe from CVE-2024-22209.

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