CVE-2024-29901: @workos inc/authkit nextjs @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs Session Replay Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-35w3-6qhc-474v
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CVSS 4.8
CWE-294
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-29901 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.8) @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs session replay vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay) affecting @workos inc/authkit nextjs libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs session replay vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.4.2.

CVE-2024-29901 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-29901
GHSA Identifier GHSA-35w3-6qhc-474v
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.8
CWE Classification CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay
Affected Product @workos inc/authkit nextjs
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-29901

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected @workos inc/authkit nextjs dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

@workos-inc/authkit-nextjs fixed: 0.4.2 
npm install @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs@0.4.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-29901, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @workos inc/authkit nextjs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.4.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay, where a capture-replay flaw exists when the design of the product makes it possible for a malicious user to sniff network traffic and bypass authentication by replaying it to the server in question to the same effect as the original message (or with minor changes). In @workos inc/authkit nextjs, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact A user can reuse an expired session by controlling the `x-workos-session` header. ### Patches Patched in https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/releases/tag/v0.4.2

CVE-2024-29901 Affected @workos inc/authkit nextjs Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.4.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@workos-inc/authkit-nextjs
npm/@workos-inc/authkit-nextjs
npm
< 0.4.2
0.4.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/security/advisories/GHSA-35w3-6qhc-474v
NVD — CVE-2024-29901 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29901
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/commit/6c3f4f3179d66cbb15de3962792083ff3b244a01
@workos inc/authkit nextjs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs
@workos inc/authkit nextjs Release RELEASE
https://github.com/workos/authkit-nextjs/releases/tag/v0.4.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29901?
CVE-2024-29901 is a security vulnerability in @workos inc/authkit nextjs involving @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs session replay vulnerability under CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay.
Which @workos inc/authkit nextjs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.4.2 across affected packages: @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs.
What version fixes CVE-2024-29901?
Upgrading to 0.4.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs affected?
Yes, @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs is affected in releases prior to 0.4.2. Upgrade your dependency to 0.4.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-29901?
CVE-2024-29901 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.8 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-29901?
CVE-2024-29901 is classified under CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay (A capture-replay flaw exists when the design of the product makes it possible for a malicious user to sniff network traffic and bypass authentication by replaying it to the server in question to the same effect as the original message (or with minor changes).).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-29901?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @workos-inc/authkit-nextjs'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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