CVE-2024-29901: authkit-nextjs — Fix

Description

The AuthKit library for Next.js provides helpers for authentication and session management using WorkOS & AuthKit with Next.js. A user can reuse an expired session by controlling the `x-workos-session` header. The vulnerability is patched in v0.4.2.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.8

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-294 CWE-294

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
workos	authkit-nextjs	< 0.4.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/commit/6c3f4f3179d66cbb15de3962792083ff3b244a01 https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/security/advisories/GHSA-35w3-6qhc-474v https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/commit/6c3f4f3179d66cbb15de3962792083ff3b244a01 https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/security/advisories/GHSA-35w3-6qhc-474v

Other References

https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/releases/tag/v0.4.2 https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/releases/tag/v0.4.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29901? +

The AuthKit library for Next.js provides helpers for authentication and session management using WorkOS & AuthKit with Next.js. A user can reuse an expired session by controlling the `x-workos-session` header. The vulnerability is patched in v0.4.2. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-29901? +

CVE-2024-29901 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29901? +

CVE-2024-29901 affects products from workos, specifically: authkit-nextjs. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-29901? +

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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