CVE-2024-6914: Incorrect Authorization in Multiple WSO2 Products via Account Recovery SOAP Admin Service Leading to Account Takeover

Published May 22, 2025
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Updated

An incorrect authorization vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to a business logic flaw in the account recovery-related SOAP admin service. A malicious actor can exploit this vulnerability to reset the password of any user account, leading to a complete account takeover, including accounts with elevated privileges.

This vulnerability is exploitable only through the account recovery SOAP admin services exposed via the "/services" context path in affected products. The impact may be reduced if access to these endpoints has been restricted based on the "Security Guidelines for Production Deployment" by disabling exposure to untrusted networks.

Affected Software

39 affected components
WSO2 WSO2 Products
WSO2 API Manager=2.2.0
WSO2 API Manager=2.5.0
WSO2 API Manager=2.6.0
WSO2 API Manager=3.0.0
WSO2 API Manager=3.1.0
WSO2 API Manager=3.2.0
WSO2 API Manager=3.2.1
WSO2 API Manager=4.0.0
WSO2 API Manager=4.1.0
WSO2 API Manager=4.2.0
WSO2 API Manager=4.3.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.3.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.4.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.4.1
WSO2 Identity Server=5.5.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.6.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.7.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.8.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.9.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.10.0
WSO2 Identity Server=5.11.0
WSO2 Identity Server=6.0.0
WSO2 Identity Server=6.1.0
WSO2 Identity Server=7.0.0
WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.3.0
WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.5.0
WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.6.0
WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.7.0
WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.9.0
WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.10.0
WSO2 Open Banking AM=1.3.0
WSO2 Open Banking AM=1.4.0
WSO2 Open Banking AM=1.5.0
WSO2 Open Banking AM=2.0.0
WSO2 Open Banking Iam=2.0.0
WSO2 Open Banking KM=1.3.0
WSO2 Open Banking KM=1.4.0
WSO2 Open Banking KM=1.5.0

Remediation

Information

Follow the instructions given on https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2024/WSO2-2024-3561/#solution https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2024/WSO2-2024-3561/#solution

Event History

May 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6914?

CVE-2024-6914 has a high severity rating due to its potential for complete account takeover.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6914?

To fix CVE-2024-6914, apply the latest security patches provided by WSO2 for affected products.

3

Which WSO2 products are affected by CVE-2024-6914?

CVE-2024-6914 affects multiple WSO2 products that utilize the vulnerable account recovery-related SOAP admin service.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2024-6914?

Any malicious actor can exploit CVE-2024-6914 to reset the password of any user account.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-6914?

The potential impact of CVE-2024-6914 includes unauthorized access and total takeover of user accounts.

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