CVE-2024-21494: Github.com/greenpau/caddy security Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vj36-3ccr-6563
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79 CWE-290
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-21494 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Github.com/greenpau/caddy security libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves authentication bypass by spoofing in github.com/greenpau/caddy-security. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-21494 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-21494
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vj36-3ccr-6563
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Github.com/greenpau/caddy security
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-21494

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

github.com/greenpau/caddy-security fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade github.com/greenpau/caddy-security to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for github.com/greenpau/caddy-security

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-21494, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/greenpau/caddy security:

inspect dependencies for github.com/greenpau/caddy-security

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/greenpau/caddy security in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Github.com/greenpau/caddy security, 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

All versions of the package github.com/greenpau/caddy-security are vulnerable to Authentication Bypass by Spoofing via the X-Forwarded-For header due to improper input sanitization. An attacker can spoof an IP address used in the user identity module (/whoami API endpoint). This could lead to unauthorized access if the system trusts this spoofed IP address.

CVE-2024-21494 Affected Github.com/greenpau/caddy security Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/greenpau/caddy-security
golang/github.com/greenpau/caddy-security
Go
≤ 1.1.23

References

NVD — CVE-2024-21494 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21494
Github.com/greenpau/caddy security Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/greenpau/caddy-security/issues/266
Github.com/greenpau/caddy security Security Information SECURITY
https://blog.trailofbits.com/2023/09/18/security-flaws-in-an-sso-plugin-for-caddy
Github.com/greenpau/caddy security Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-GOLANG-GITHUBCOMGREENPAUCADDYSECURITY-6249859
Github.com/greenpau/caddy security Security Information SECURITY
github.com/greenpau/caddy-security

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21494?
CVE-2024-21494 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/greenpau/caddy security involving Authentication Bypass by Spoofing in github.com/greenpau/caddy-security under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Github.com/greenpau/caddy security versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: github.com/greenpau/caddy-security.
What version fixes CVE-2024-21494?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/greenpau/caddy-security affected?
Yes, github.com/greenpau/caddy-security is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-21494?
CVE-2024-21494 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-21494?
CVE-2024-21494 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2024-21494?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/greenpau/caddy-security'. 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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