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CVE-2024-47533

9.8 · CRITICAL

Cobbler, a Linux installation server that allows for rapid setup of network installation environments, has an improper authentication vulnerability starting in version 3.0.0 and prior to versions 3…

Published Nov 18, 2024CWE-287EPSS 4.00%

Overview

CVE-2024-47533 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cobbler, a Linux installation server that allows for rapid setup of network installation environments, has an improper authentication vulnerability starting in version 3.0.0 and prior to versions 3.2.3 and 3.3.7. `utils.get_shared_secret()` always returns `-1`, which allows anyone to connect to cobbler XML-RPC as user `''` password `-1` and make any changes. This gives anyone with network access to a cobbler server full control of the server. Versions 3.2.3 and 3.3.7 fix the issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/cobbler/cobbler/commit/32c5cada013dc8daa7320a8eda9932c2814742b0GitHubgithub.com/cobbler/cobbler/commit/e19717623c10b29e7466ed4ab23515a94beb2ddaGitHubgithub.com/cobbler/cobbler/security/advisories/GHSA-m26c-fcgh-cp6h

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-47533?

CVE-2024-47533 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 18, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-47533?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-47533?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-47533?

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