CVE-2024-8462: Windmill HTTP Request users.rs excessive authentication
First published: Thu Sep 05 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in Windmill 1.380.0. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the file backend/windmill-api/src/users.rs of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation leads to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Upgrading to version 1.390.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as acfe7786152f036f2476f93ab5536571514fa9e3. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Credit: cna@vuldb.com cna@vuldb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| go/github.com/windmill-labs/windmill | <=1.61.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://vuldb.com/?id.276630
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.276630
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.401826
- https://github.com/windmill-labs/windmill/commit/acfe7786152f036f2476f93ab5536571514fa9e3
- https://github.com/windmill-labs/windmill/releases/tag/v1.390.1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8462
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-3118
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g6q4-w3j3-jfc4 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8462?
CVE-2024-8462 is classified as a problematic vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8462?
To fix CVE-2024-8462, update to a version of Windmill that is higher than 1.61.1.
What impact does CVE-2024-8462 have on affected systems?
CVE-2024-8462 allows improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts, potentially leading to unauthorized access.
Which version of Windmill is affected by CVE-2024-8462?
CVE-2024-8462 affects Windmill version 1.380.0 up to 1.61.1.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-8462?
There is currently no public information indicating that a specific exploit for CVE-2024-8462 has been reported.
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