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CVE-2024-38503: Apache Syncope Improper Input Validation vulnerability

July 22, 2024 (updated December 7, 2024)

When editing a user, group or any object in the Syncope Console, HTML tags could be added to any text field and could lead to potential exploits. The same vulnerability was found in the Syncope Enduser, when editing “Personal Information” or “User Requests”.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.8, which fixes this issue.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-8pxv-x6jq-5vw9
  • github.com/apache/syncope
  • github.com/apache/syncope/commit/12e65f5fb12ad87ce0b223b3c2bb39025a4521e4
  • github.com/apache/syncope/releases/tag/syncope-3.0.8
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38503
  • syncope.apache.org/security
  • www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/22/3

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Affected versions

All versions starting from 2.1.0 before 3.0.8

Fixed versions

  • 3.0.8

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.0.8 or above.

Impact 5.4 MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

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Weakness

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Source file

maven/org.apache.syncope.client.idrepo/syncope-client-idrepo-console/CVE-2024-38503.yml

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