CVE-2024-1403: openedge — Fix

Description

In OpenEdge Authentication Gateway and AdminServer prior to 11.7.19, 12.2.14, 12.8.1 on all platforms supported by the OpenEdge product, an authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified. The vulnerability is a bypass to authentication based on a failure to properly handle username and password. Certain unexpected content passed into the credentials can lead to unauthorized access without proper authentication.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

10.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-305 CWE-305

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
progress	openedge	< 11.7.19
progress	openedge	11.8 — 12.2.14
progress	openedge	12.3 — 12.8.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://community.progress.com/s/article/Important-Critical-Alert-for-OpenEdge-Authentication-Gateway-and-AdminServer https://community.progress.com/s/article/Important-Critical-Alert-for-OpenEdge-Authentication-Gateway-and-AdminServer

Other References

https://www.progress.com/openedge https://www.progress.com/openedge

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1403? +

In OpenEdge Authentication Gateway and AdminServer prior to 11.7.19, 12.2.14, 12.8.1 on all platforms supported by the OpenEdge product, an authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified. The vulnerability is a bypass to authentication based on a failure to properly handle username and password. Certain unexpected content passed into the credentials can lead to unauthorized access without proper authentication. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-1403? +

CVE-2024-1403 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1403? +

CVE-2024-1403 affects products from progress, specifically: openedge. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1403? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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