CVE-2024-50478 in 1-Click Login Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/28/2024
Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness vulnerability in Swoop 1-Click Login: Passwordless Authentication allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects 1-Click Login: Passwordless Authentication: 1.4.5.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/31/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-50478 represents a critical authentication bypass flaw within the Swoop 1-Click Login: Passwordless Authentication plugin version 1.4.5. This weakness stems from a fundamental design flaw in how the passwordless authentication mechanism handles user verification processes, creating a pathway for unauthorized access to protected systems. The vulnerability specifically targets the primary authentication mechanism, allowing attackers to circumvent the intended security controls that should validate user identity before granting access to sensitive resources. The issue manifests as an authentication bypass by primary weakness, where the core authentication logic contains a critical flaw that undermines the entire security framework.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability exploits a weakness in the passwordless authentication flow where the system fails to properly validate user credentials or session states during the login process. This flaw typically occurs when the authentication system does not adequately verify the legitimacy of authentication requests or when it relies on insufficient validation mechanisms that can be easily bypassed through crafted requests or manipulated session data. The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to systems or resources that should be protected by authentication requirements, effectively rendering the passwordless authentication mechanism ineffective. This type of vulnerability directly maps to CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication issues, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 for valid accounts, as it enables unauthorized access through compromised or bypassed authentication mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges, access sensitive data, or perform administrative functions within the affected system. When a passwordless authentication system is compromised, attackers can exploit this weakness to gain persistent access to user accounts or system resources without requiring knowledge of passwords or other authentication credentials. The implications are particularly severe for passwordless systems that rely on token-based or biometric authentication methods, as bypassing these mechanisms can provide attackers with unrestricted access to protected environments. Organizations using the affected Swoop plugin version 1.4.5 face significant risk of data breaches, unauthorized system modifications, and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-50478 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected plugin to the latest version that addresses the authentication bypass vulnerability. System administrators should implement additional authentication layers and monitoring mechanisms to detect suspicious authentication attempts or unusual access patterns that may indicate exploitation of this vulnerability. Organizations should also review their authentication policies and ensure that multi-factor authentication is properly implemented as a defense-in-depth measure. Security teams should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify other potential authentication bypass opportunities within their infrastructure and implement proper access controls that limit the impact of any successful exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlights the importance of robust authentication design principles and proper security testing of authentication mechanisms before deployment in production environments.