CVE-2023-27584
Linuxfoundation Dragonfly authentication bypass
- Published19 Sept 2024
Description
Dragonfly is an open source P2P-based file distribution and image acceleration system. It is hosted by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) as an Incubating Level Project. Dragonfly uses JWT to verify user. However, the secret key for JWT, "Secret Key", is hard coded, which leads to authentication bypass. An attacker can perform any action as a user with admin privileges. This issue has been addressed in release version 2.0.9. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-27584 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-27584 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 33.9%.
How severe is CVE-2023-27584?
CVE-2023-27584 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 33.9% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-27584?
Affected products include Linuxfoundation Dragonfly.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27584?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linuxfoundation Dragonfly 2.0.9 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.