CVE-2024-55954
OpenObserve authentication bypass
- Published16 Jan 2025
Description
OpenObserve is a cloud-native observability platform. A vulnerability in the user management endpoint `/api/{org_id}/users/{email_id}` allows an "Admin" role user to remove a "Root" user from the organization. This violates the intended privilege hierarchy, enabling a non-root user to remove the highest-privileged account. Due to insufficient role checks, the `remove_user_from_org` function does not prevent an "Admin" user from removing a "Root" user. As a result, an attacker with an "Admin" role can remove critical "Root" users, potentially gaining effective full control by eliminating the highest-privileged accounts. The `DELETE /api/{org_id}/users/{email_id}` endpoint is affected. This issue has been addressed in release version `0.14.1` and 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:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2024-55954 being actively exploited?
CVE-2024-55954 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.51%.
How severe is CVE-2024-55954?
CVE-2024-55954 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-55954?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.