CVE-2024-3622: mirror registry — Fix

Description

A flaw was found when using mirror-registry to install Quay. It uses a default secret, which is stored in plain-text format in one of the configuration template files. This issue may lead to all instances of Quay deployed using mirror-registry to have the same secret key. This flaw allows a malicious actor to craft session cookies and as a consequence, it may lead to gaining access to the affected Quay instance.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
redhat	mirror_registry	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-3622 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2274400 https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-3622 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2274400

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3622? +

A flaw was found when using mirror-registry to install Quay. It uses a default secret, which is stored in plain-text format in one of the configuration template files. This issue may lead to all instances of Quay deployed using mirror-registry to have the same secret key. This flaw allows a malicious actor to craft session cookies and as a consequence, it may lead to gaining access to the affected Quay instance. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-3622? +

CVE-2024-3622 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3622? +

CVE-2024-3622 affects products from redhat, specifically: mirror_registry. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-3622? +

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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