CVE-2024-29868: streampipes Weak RNG — Fix

Description

Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) vulnerability in Apache StreamPipes user self-registration and password recovery mechanism. This allows an attacker to guess the recovery token in a reasonable time and thereby to take over the attacked user's account. This issue affects Apache StreamPipes: from 0.69.0 through 0.93.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.95.0, which fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-338 CWE-338

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	streampipes	0.69.0 — 0.93.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/g7t7zctvq2fysrw1x17flnc12592nhx7 https://lists.apache.org/thread/g7t7zctvq2fysrw1x17flnc12592nhx7

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/22/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29868? +

Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) vulnerability in Apache StreamPipes user self-registration and password recovery mechanism. This allows an attacker to guess the recovery token in a reasonable time and thereby to take over the attacked user's account. This issue affects Apache StreamPipes: from 0.69.0 through 0.93.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.95.0, which fixes the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-29868? +

CVE-2024-29868 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29868? +

CVE-2024-29868 affects products from apache, specifically: streampipes. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-29868? +

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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