CVE-2024-42988: Medium severity ctfd vulnerability

Published Oct 9, 2024
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Updated

Lack of access control in ChallengeSolves (/api/v1/challenges/<challenge id>/solves) of CTFd v2.0.0 - v3.7.2 allows authenticated users to retrieve a list of users who have solved the challenge, regardless of the Account Visibility settings. The issue is fixed in v3.7.3+.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CTFd CTFd>=2.0.0<3.7.2

Event History

Oct 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42988?

CVE-2024-42988 has a moderate severity level due to improper access control leading to potential privacy violations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42988?

To fix CVE-2024-42988, upgrade CTFd to version 3.7.3 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-42988 on users?

CVE-2024-42988 allows authenticated users to access sensitive information about other users' challenge solutions, compromising their privacy.

4

Which versions of CTFd are affected by CVE-2024-42988?

CTFd versions 2.0.0 through 3.7.2 are affected by CVE-2024-42988.

5

Is CVE-2024-42988 exploitable by unauthenticated users?

CVE-2024-42988 is not directly exploitable by unauthenticated users as it requires user authentication.

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