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CVE-2024-1403

Progress Openedge authentication bypass

10.0 CRITICALEPSS 3.30%
  1. Published27 Feb 2024

Description

In OpenEdge Authentication Gateway and AdminServer prior to 11.7.19, 12.2.14, 12.8.1 on all platforms supported by the OpenEdge product, an authentication bypass vulnerability has been identified.  The vulnerability is a bypass to authentication based on a failure to properly handle username and password. Certain unexpected content passed into the credentials can lead to unauthorized access without proper authentication.  

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Progress Openedge≥ 11.8 < 12.2.14 · ≥ 12.3 < 12.8.1 · < 11.7.19

Remediation

Fixed in
Progress Openedge≥ 12.2.14

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-1403 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-1403 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.30%.

How severe is CVE-2024-1403?

CVE-2024-1403 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 3.30% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-1403?

Affected products include Progress Openedge.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1403?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Progress Openedge 12.2.14 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.