CVE-2024-49370: pimcore — Exploit & Fix

Description

Pimcore is an open source data and experience management platform. When a PortalUserObject is connected to a PimcoreUser and "Use Pimcore Backend Password" is set to true, the change password function in Portal Profile sets the new password. Prior to Pimcore portal engine versions 4.1.7 and 3.1.16, the password is then set without hashing so it can be read by everyone. Everyone who combines PortalUser to PimcoreUsers and change passwords via profile settings could be affected. Versions 4.1.7 and 3.1.16 of the Pimcore portal engine fix the issue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.9

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-256 CWE-256

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
pimcore	pimcore	< 3.1.16
pimcore	pimcore	4.0.0 — 4.1.7

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-74p5-77rq-gfqc

Exploits

https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/security/advisories/GHSA-74p5-77rq-gfqc

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-49370? +

Pimcore is an open source data and experience management platform. When a PortalUserObject is connected to a PimcoreUser and "Use Pimcore Backend Password" is set to true, the change password function in Portal Profile sets the new password. Prior to Pimcore portal engine versions 4.1.7 and 3.1.16, the password is then set without hashing so it can be read by everyone. Everyone who combines PortalUser to PimcoreUsers and change passwords via profile settings could be affected. Versions 4.1.7 and 3.1.16 of the Pimcore portal engine fix the issue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-49370? +

CVE-2024-49370 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.9 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-2024-49370? +

CVE-2024-49370 affects products from pimcore, specifically: pimcore. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-49370? +

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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