CVE-2024-6099: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cwx6-fw99-mwh9
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-420
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-6099 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-420: Unprotected Alternate Channel) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product protects a primary channel, but it does not use the same level of protection for an alternate channel.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-6099 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-6099
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cwx6-fw99-mwh9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-420: Unprotected Alternate Channel
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:N/I:L/A:N).

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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-6099

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-2024-6099, 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-420: Unprotected Alternate Channel, where the product protects a primary channel, but it does not use the same level of protection for an alternate channel. 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

The LearnPress – WordPress LMS Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated bypass to user registration in versions up to, and including, 4.2.6.8.1. This is due to missing checks in the 'check_validate_fields' function in the checkout. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as the default role on the site, even if registration is disabled.

References

NVD — CVE-2024-6099 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6099
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learnpress/... WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learnpress/tags/4.2.6.8.1/inc/class-lp-checkout.php#L124
plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3109339 WEB
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3109339
www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulner... WEB
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7ee714c7-4c9b-4627-9ba9-f83aeca6a0a5?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-6099?
CVE-2024-6099 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-420: Unprotected Alternate Channel.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-6099?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-6099?
CVE-2024-6099 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-6099?
CVE-2024-6099 is classified under CWE-420: Unprotected Alternate Channel (The product protects a primary channel, but it does not use the same level of protection for an alternate channel.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-6099?
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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