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CVE-2024-49376

8.8 · HIGH

Autolab, a course management service that enables auto-graded programming assignments, has misconfigured reset password permissions in version 3.0.0.

Published Oct 25, 2024CWE-287EPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2024-49376 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 25, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Autolab, a course management service that enables auto-graded programming assignments, has misconfigured reset password permissions in version 3.0.0. For email-based accounts, users with insufficient privileges could reset and theoretically access privileged users' accounts by resetting their passwords. This issue is fixed in version 3.0.1. No known workarounds exist.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49376?

CVE-2024-49376 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 25, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-49376?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-49376?

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.

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