What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24979?

CVE-2022-24979 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-24979?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-24979. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Varnishcache CVE-2022-24979

MEDIUM

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (CWE-639)

2022-02-19 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Varnishcache

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2022 - 04:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in the Varnishcache extension before 2.0.1 for TYPO3. The Edge Site Includes (ESI) content element renderer component does not include an access check. This allows an unauthenticated user to render various content elements, resulting in insecure direct object reference (IDOR), with the potential of exposing internal content elements.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in the Varnishcache extension before 2.0.1 for TYPO3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-639. An issue was discovered in the Varnishcache extension before 2.0.1 for TYPO3. The Edge Site Includes (ESI) content element renderer component does not include an access check. This allows an unauthenticated user to render various content elements, resulting in insecure direct object reference (IDOR), with the potential of exposing internal content elements. Affected products include: Mittwald Varnishcache. Version information: before 2.0.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.