CVE-2024-5817: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hf94-2x3f-x6rc
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-5817 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-5817 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-5817
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hf94-2x3f-x6rc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-5817

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-5817, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software 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: The mvn dependency:tree 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Software, 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

An Incorrect Authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed read access to issue content via GitHub Projects. This was only exploitable in internal repositories and required the attacker to have access to the corresponding project board. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to 3.14 and was fixed in versions 3.13.1, 3.12.6, 3.11.12, 3.10.14, and 3.9.17. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

References

NVD — CVE-2024-5817 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5817
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.10/admin/release-notes#3.10.15
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.11/admin/release-notes#3.11.12
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.12/admin/release-notes#3.12.6
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.13/admin/release-notes#3.13.1
Software Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.9/admin/release-notes#3.9.17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5817?
CVE-2024-5817 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-5817?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-5817?
CVE-2024-5817 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-5817?
CVE-2024-5817 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-5817?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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