CVE-2024-23637: OctoPrint Unverified Password Change via Access Control Settings

Published Jan 31, 2024
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Updated

Impact

OctoPrint versions up until and including 1.9.3 contain a vulnerability that allows malicious admins to change the password of other admin accounts, including their own, without having to repeat their password.

An attacker who managed to hijack an admin account might use this to lock out actual admins from their OctoPrint instance.

Patches

The vulnerability will be patched in version 1.10.0.

Workarounds

OctoPrint administrators are strongly advised to thoroughly vet who has admin access to their installation.

Credits

This vulnerability was discovered and responsibly disclosed to OctoPrint by Timothy "TK" Ruppert.

Other sources

OctoPrint is a web interface for 3D printer.s OctoPrint versions up until and including 1.9.3 contain a vulnerability that allows malicious admins to change the password of other admin accounts, including their own, without having to repeat their password. An attacker who managed to hijack an admin account might use this to lock out actual admins from their OctoPrint instance. The vulnerability will be patched in version 1.10.0.

NVD

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/OctoPrint<=1.9.3
1.10.0rc1
OctoPrint OctoPrint<=1.9.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/OctoPrint to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.10.0rc1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade OctoPrint to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.10.0
  3. Configuration

    Vet and strictly control who is granted admin access to the OctoPrint instance, since a malicious admin could lock out real admins by changing other admin passwords.

    OctoPrint Admin access control = Thoroughly vet who has admin access

Event History

Jan 31, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:04 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23637?

CVE-2024-23637 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized password changes by malicious admins.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-23637?

To fix CVE-2024-23637, upgrade OctoPrint to version 1.10.0rc1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-23637?

CVE-2024-23637 affects all versions of OctoPrint up to and including 1.9.3.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-23637?

The impact of CVE-2024-23637 allows malicious admins to change other admin passwords without needing to know the current password.

5

Can CVE-2024-23637 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-23637 can be exploited by attackers who have gained access to an admin account.

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