What is the severity of CVE-2024-8042?

CVE-2024-8042 is identified as a low-severity vulnerability due to its impact on unauthorized user group creation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8042?

To mitigate CVE-2024-8042, upgrade Rapid7 Insight Platform to a version released after August 14, 2024.

What potential risks does CVE-2024-8042 pose?

CVE-2024-8042 could allow attackers to create empty user groups, leading to unauthorized access and management rights.

Is CVE-2024-8042 related to user permissions?

Yes, CVE-2024-8042 is directly related to missing authorization for user group management in the Rapid7 Insight Platform.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-8042

low

3.1

CWE

862

EPSS

0.044%

9/9/2024

17/9/2024

CVE-2024-8042: Rapid7 Insight Platform Unauthorized Empty Group Creation

Q: What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-8042?

CVE-2024-8042 affects Rapid7 Insight Platform versions between November 2019 and August 14, 2024.

First published: Mon Sep 09 2024(Updated: )

Rapid7 Insight Platform versions between November 2019 and August 14, 2024 suffer from missing authorization issues whereby an attacker can intercept local requests to set the name and description of a new user group. This could potentially lead to an empty user group being added to the incorrect customer. This vulnerability is remediated as of August 14, 2024.

Credit: cve@rapid7.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Rapid7 Insight Platform	>=2019-11-01<2024-08-14

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Reference Links

https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/862.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8042?
CVE-2024-8042 is identified as a low-severity vulnerability due to its impact on unauthorized user group creation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8042?
To mitigate CVE-2024-8042, upgrade Rapid7 Insight Platform to a version released after August 14, 2024.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-8042?
CVE-2024-8042 affects Rapid7 Insight Platform versions between November 2019 and August 14, 2024.
What potential risks does CVE-2024-8042 pose?
CVE-2024-8042 could allow attackers to create empty user groups, leading to unauthorized access and management rights.
Is CVE-2024-8042 related to user permissions?
Yes, CVE-2024-8042 is directly related to missing authorization for user group management in the Rapid7 Insight Platform.

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