CVE-2024-30262: Contao's remember-me tokens will not be cleared after a password change

Published Apr 9, 2024
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Updated

Impact

When a front end member changes their password, the corresponding remember-me tokens are not removed.

Patches

Update to Contao 4.13.40.

Workarounds

Disable "Allow auto login" in the login module.

References

https://contao.org/en/security-advisories/remember-me-tokens-are-not-cleared-after-a-password-change

For more information

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, open an issue in contao/contao.

Other sources

Contao is an open source content management system. Prior to version 4.13.40, when a frontend member changes their password in the personal data or the password lost module, the corresponding remember-me tokens are not removed. If someone compromises an account and is able to get a remember-me token, changing the password would not be enough to reclaim control over the account. Version 4.13.40 contains a fix for the issue. As a workaround, disable "Allow auto login" in the login module.

— NVD

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/contao/core-bundle<4.13.40
4.13.40
Contao Contao<4.13.40

Event History

Apr 9, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:15 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-30262?

CVE-2024-30262 is a moderate severity vulnerability that allows remember-me tokens to persist even after a user changes their password.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-30262?

To fix CVE-2024-30262, update to Contao version 4.13.40 or later.

3

What are the potential risks of CVE-2024-30262?

The risks include unauthorized access to user accounts due to tokens not being invalidated after a password change.

4

Can I use a workaround for CVE-2024-30262?

Yes, as a temporary workaround, you can disable the 'Allow auto login' feature in the login module.

5

What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-30262?

CVE-2024-30262 affects all versions of Contao prior to 4.13.40.

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