CVE-2024-47172: Computer Vision Annotation Tool (CVAT) access control is broken in several PATCH endpoints

Published Sep 30, 2024
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Updated

Computer Vision Annotation Tool (CVAT) is an interactive video and image annotation tool for computer vision. An attacker with a CVAT account may retrieve certain information about any project, task, job or membership resource on the CVAT instance. The information exposed in this way is the same as the information returned on a GET request to the resource. In addition, the attacker can also alter the default source and target storage associated with any project or task. Upgrade to CVAT 2.19.1 or any later version to fix the issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CVAT Computer Vision Annotation Tool<2.19.1

Event History

Sep 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47172?

CVE-2024-47172 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive project information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-47172?

To fix CVE-2024-47172, update your CVAT installation to version 2.19.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-47172?

Any users with a CVAT account on versions prior to 2.19.1 are affected by CVE-2024-47172.

4

What kind of information can be exposed by CVE-2024-47172?

CVE-2024-47172 can expose information related to projects, tasks, jobs, or membership resources within CVAT.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-47172?

Currently, there is no official workaround for CVE-2024-47172; users should promptly update to the latest version.

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