Apache Helix UI HardCoded Secret Enables Session Spoofing
CVE-2024-22281 Published on August 20, 2024
Apache Helix Front (UI): Helix front hard-coded secret in the express-session
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The Apache Helix Front (UI) component contained a hard-coded secret, allowing an attacker to spoof sessions by generating their own fake cookies.
This issue affects Apache Helix Front (UI): all versions.
As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users.
NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-22281 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, a high impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere
The product exposes a resource to the wrong control sphere, providing unintended actors with inappropriate access to the resource.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-22281
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Helix Front (UI):- Before and including * is affected.
- Before and including * is affected.
Exploit Probability
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