What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-40648?

CVE-2024-40648 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-40648?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-40648. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Rust. The CVE-2024-40648

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2024-07-18 security-advisories@github.com

Authentication Bypass

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: github

Severity by source

Vendor (github) PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from Vendor (github) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: github

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 18, 2024 - 17:15 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

matrix-rust-sdk is an implementation of a Matrix client-server library in Rust. The UserIdentity::is_verified() method in the matrix-sdk-crypto crate before version 0.7.2 doesn't take into account the verification status of the user's own identity while performing the check and may as a result return a value contrary to what is implied by its name and documentation. If the method is used to decide whether to perform sensitive operations towards a user identity, a malicious homeserver could manipulate the outcome in order to make the identity appear trusted. This is not a typical usage of the method, which lowers the impact. The method itself is not used inside the matrix-sdk-crypto crate. The 0.7.2 release of the matrix-sdk-crypto crate includes a fix. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

AnalysisAI

matrix-rust-sdk is an implementation of a Matrix client-server library in Rust. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. matrix-rust-sdk is an implementation of a Matrix client-server library in Rust. The UserIdentity::is_verified() method in the matrix-sdk-crypto crate before version 0.7.2 doesn't take into account the verification status of the user's own identity while performing the check and may as a result return a value contrary to what is implied by its name and documentation. If the method is used to decide whether to perform sensitive operations towards a user identity, a malicious homeserver could manipulate the outcome in order to make the identity appear trusted. This is not a typical usage of the method, which lowers the impact. The method itself is not used inside the matrix-sdk-crypto crate. The 0.7.2 release of the matrix-sdk-crypto crate includes a fix. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Version information: version 0.7.2.

Affected ProductsAI

See vendor advisory for affected versions.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.