CWE
312
EPSS
0.046%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-9802: Conformance validation endpoint discloses detail about service to unauthenticated users

First published: Thu Oct 10 2024(Updated: )

The conformance validation endpoint is public so everybody can verify the conformance of onboarded services. The response could contain specific information about the service, including available endpoints, and swagger. It could advise about the running version of a service to an attacker. The attacker could also check if a service is running.

Credit: zowe-security@lists.openmainframeproject.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linuxfoundation Zowe Api Mediation Layer>=2.11.0<2.17.0

Remedy

There is a fix since version 2.17.0, authentication is required for the endpoints.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-9802?

    CVE-2024-9802 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure risks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-9802?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-9802, restrict access to the conformance validation endpoint in the Zowe API Mediation Layer.

  • What impact does CVE-2024-9802 have on security?

    CVE-2024-9802 can lead to information exposure, potentially revealing sensitive details about services and endpoints.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9802?

    CVE-2024-9802 impacts versions of the Zowe API Mediation Layer from 2.11.0 to 2.17.0 inclusive.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-9802?

    A possible workaround for CVE-2024-9802 is to implement access control measures to limit exposure to the conformance validation endpoint.

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