CVE-2024-41659: GHSL-2024-034: Privilege escalation in memos - CVE-2024-41659

Published Aug 14, 2024
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Updated

A CORS misconfiguration exists in memos where an arbitrary origin is reflected with Access-Control-Allow-Credentials set to true. This may allow an attacking website to make a cross-origin request, allowing the attacker to read private information or make privileged changes to the system as the vulnerable user account.

Other sources

memos is a privacy-first, lightweight note-taking service. A CORS misconfiguration exists in memos 0.20.1 and earlier where an arbitrary origin is reflected with Access-Control-Allow-Credentials set to true. This may allow an attacking website to make a cross-origin request, allowing the attacker to read private information or make privileged changes to the system as the vulnerable user account.

GitHub

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/usememos/memos<0.21.0
0.21.0
usememos memos<0.21.0

Event History

Aug 14, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyAffected Software
Aug 22, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:18 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-41659?

CVE-2024-41659 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-41659?

To fix CVE-2024-41659, upgrade your memos installation to version 0.21.0 or later where the CORS misconfiguration has been resolved.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-41659 have on my application?

CVE-2024-41659 may allow malicious websites to make unauthorized cross-origin requests, potentially compromising user data and privacy.

4

Which versions of memos are affected by CVE-2024-41659?

Versions of memos prior to 0.21.0 are affected by CVE-2024-41659, specifically 0.20.1 and earlier.

5

Is CVE-2024-41659 related to other vulnerabilities in the memos application?

CVE-2024-41659 is a specific vulnerability that focuses on CORS misconfiguration and is independent of other vulnerabilities unless otherwise stated in documentation.

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