CVE-2024-24554: Bludit - Insecure Token Generation
First published: Mon Jun 24 2024(Updated: )
Bludit uses predictable methods in combination with the MD5 hashing algorithm to generate sensitive tokens such as the API token and the user token. This allows attackers to authenticate against the Bludit API.
Credit: vulnerability@ncsc.ch
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Bludit |
Remedy
Generating secure API and user auth tokens in PHP involves creating unique and cryptographically secure strings that can be used as tokens for authentication purposes. The following code snippet is a basic example of how to generate secure API tokens in PHP: ```php function generateApiToken($length = 32) { $token = bin2hex(random_bytes($length)); return $token; } ```
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-24554?
CVE-2024-24554 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access through predictable token generation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24554?
To mitigate CVE-2024-24554, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Bludit that resolves this token generation issue.
What types of tokens are affected by CVE-2024-24554?
CVE-2024-24554 affects the generation of sensitive tokens such as the API token and user token in Bludit.
What attack vector is associated with CVE-2024-24554?
CVE-2024-24554 allows attackers to potentially authenticate against the Bludit API due to the predictable token generation.
Which software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2024-24554?
CVE-2024-24554 affects all versions of Bludit that utilize the vulnerable token generation method.
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