CVE-2024-45298: Disabled user can bypass lockout by requesting password reset in wiki.js
Wiki.js is an open source wiki app built on Node.js. A disabled user can still gain access to a wiki by abusing the password reset function. While setting up SMTP e-mail's on my server, I tested said e-mails by performing a password reset with my test user. To my shock, not only did it let me reset my password, but after resetting my password I can get into the wiki I was locked out of. The ramifications of this bug is a user can bypass an account disabling by requesting their password be reset. All users of wiki.js version 2.5.303 who use any account restrictions and have disabled user are affected. This issue has been addressed in version 2.5.304 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-45298?
CVE-2024-45298 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential unauthorized access it allows disabled users.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45298?
To fix CVE-2024-45298, update your Wiki.js application to version 2.5.304 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-45298?
CVE-2024-45298 affects all versions of Wiki.js prior to version 2.5.304.
What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2024-45298 represent?
CVE-2024-45298 represents access control vulnerabilities related to password reset functionalities.
Can disabled users exploit CVE-2024-45298?
Yes, disabled users can exploit CVE-2024-45298 to gain unauthorized access to the Wiki.js application.