CVE-2024-6429: api manager — Fix

Description

A content spoofing vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to improper error message handling. Under certain conditions, error messages are passed through URL parameters without validation, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary content into the UI. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate browser-displayed error messages, enabling social engineering attacks through deceptive or misleading content.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-451 CWE-451

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wso2	api_manager	All
wso2	api_manager	All
wso2	api_manager	All
wso2	api_manager	All
wso2	api_manager	All
wso2	api_manager	All
wso2	api_manager	All
wso2	identity_server	All
wso2	identity_server	All
wso2	identity_server	All
wso2	identity_server	All
wso2	identity_server	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2025/WSO2-2024-3490/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6429? +

A content spoofing vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to improper error message handling. Under certain conditions, error messages are passed through URL parameters without validation, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary content into the UI. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate browser-displayed error messages, enabling social engineering attacks through deceptive or misleading content. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-6429? +

CVE-2024-6429 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 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-2024-6429? +

CVE-2024-6429 affects products from wso2, specifically: api_manager, identity_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-6429? +

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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