CVE-2024-34709: Directus Lacks Session Tokens Invalidation
Summary Currently session tokens function like the other JWT tokens where they are not actually invalidated when logging out. The directussession gets destroyed and the cookie gets deleted but if you captured the cookie value it will still work for the entire expiry time which is set to 1 day by default. Making it effectively a long lived unrevokable stateless token instead of the stateful session token it was meant to be. When authenticating a session token JWT, Directus should also check whether the associated directussession both still exists and has not expired (although the token should expire at the same time or before the session) to ensure leaked tokens are not valid indefinitely.
Steps to reproduce - Copy the current session token from the cookie - Refresh and or log out - Use the saved session token to check if it is still valid
Impact The lack of proper session expiration may improve the likely success of certain attacks. For example, a user might access a web site from a shared computer (such as at a library, Internet cafe, or open work environment). Incorrect token invalidation could allow an attacker to use the browser's history to access a Directus instance session previously accessed by the victim.
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Directus is a real-time API and App dashboard for managing SQL database content. Prior to 10.11.0, session tokens function like the other JWT tokens where they are not actually invalidated when logging out. The directussession gets destroyed and the cookie gets deleted but if the cookie value is captured, it will still work for the entire expiry time which is set to 1 day by default. Making it effectively a long lived unrevokable stateless token instead of the stateful session token it was meant to be. This vulnerability is fixed in 10.11.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-34709?
CVE-2024-34709 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to session tokens not being invalidated upon logout.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34709?
To fix CVE-2024-34709, ensure you upgrade to Directus version 10.11.0 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-34709?
CVE-2024-34709 is related to improper session management, specifically concerning JWT session tokens.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-34709?
CVE-2024-34709 affects users of Directus versions between 10.10.0 and 10.11.0.
What can happen if CVE-2024-34709 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2024-34709 allows attackers to reuse session tokens even after a user has logged out.