What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-6413?

CVE-2017-6413 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.6 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-6413?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-6413. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Mod Auth Openidc CVE-2017-6413

HIGH

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2017-03-02 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Apache Mod Auth Openidc

8.6

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.6 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 02, 2017 - 06:59 cve.org

HIGH 8.6

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The "OpenID Connect Relying Party and OAuth 2.0 Resource Server" (aka mod_auth_openidc) module before 2.1.6 for the Apache HTTP Server does not skip OIDC_CLAIM_ and OIDCAuthNHeader headers in an. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. The "OpenID Connect Relying Party and OAuth 2.0 Resource Server" (aka mod_auth_openidc) module before 2.1.6 for the Apache HTTP Server does not skip OIDC_CLAIM_ and OIDCAuthNHeader headers in an "AuthType oauth20" configuration, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via crafted HTTP traffic. Affected products include: Openidc Mod Auth Openidc. Version information: before 2.1.6.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.