CVE-2024-36042: Silverpeas core Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4w54-wwc9-x62c
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CVSS 9.8
CWE-288
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-36042 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel) affecting Silverpeas core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves silverpeas authentication bypass. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.3.5.

CVE-2024-36042 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-36042
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4w54-wwc9-x62c
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Affected Product Silverpeas core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-36042

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

org.silverpeas.core:silverpeas-core fixed: 6.3.5 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.silverpeas.core</groupId>
    <artifactId>silverpeas-core</artifactId>
    <version>6.3.5</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.silverpeas.core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-36042, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.silverpeas.core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Silverpeas core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.3.5), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.silverpeas.core command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel, where the product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. In Silverpeas core, 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

Silverpeas before 6.3.5 allows authentication bypass by omitting the Password field to AuthenticationServlet, often providing an unauthenticated user with superadmin access.

CVE-2024-36042 Affected Silverpeas core Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
6.3.5
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.silverpeas.core:silverpeas-core
maven/org.silverpeas.core/silverpeas-core
Maven
< 6.3.5
6.3.5

References

NVD — CVE-2024-36042 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36042
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/Silverpeas/Silverpeas-Core/commit/11fb5e21c252ce4751b85fccf5b8076156e0b4f0
Silverpeas core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/ChrisPritchard/4b6d5c70d9329ef116266a6c238dcb2d
Silverpeas core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Silverpeas/Silverpeas-Core
Silverpeas core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Silverpeas/Silverpeas-Core/tags
silverpeas.org WEB
https://silverpeas.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36042?
CVE-2024-36042 is a security vulnerability in Silverpeas core involving Silverpeas authentication bypass under CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel.
Which Silverpeas core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 6.3.5 across affected packages: org.silverpeas.core:silverpeas-core.
What version fixes CVE-2024-36042?
Upgrading to 6.3.5 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is silverpeas-core affected?
Yes, org.silverpeas.core:silverpeas-core is affected in releases prior to 6.3.5. Upgrade your dependency to 6.3.5 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-36042?
CVE-2024-36042 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-36042?
CVE-2024-36042 is classified under CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel (The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-36042?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.silverpeas.core'. 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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