CVE-2024-36542

HIGH

Published Jul 25, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-277

Description

Insecure permissions in kuma v2.7.0 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

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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-277 CWE-277

References

Other References

https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/e1685843b6f42b47dbf97e2e92e63428 https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/e1685843b6f42b47dbf97e2e92e63428

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36542? +

Insecure permissions in kuma v2.7.0 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-36542? +

CVE-2024-36542 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.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36542? +

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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