Apache CloudStack up to 4.18.1.0/4.19.0.0 HTTP Header X-Forwarded-For authentication spoofing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache CloudStack up to 4.18.1.0/4.19.0.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component HTTP Header Handler. This manipulation of the argument X-Forwarded-For causes authentication spoofing. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-29006. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache CloudStack up to 4.18.1.0/4.19.0.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component HTTP Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument X-Forwarded-For with an unknown input leads to a authentication spoofing vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-290. This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

By default the CloudStack management server honours the x-forwarded-for HTTP header and logs it as the source IP of an API request. This could lead to authentication bypass and other operational problems should an attacker decide to spoof their IP address this way. Users are recommended to upgrade to CloudStack version 4.18.1.1 or 4.19.0.1, which fixes this issue.

The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-29006 since 03/13/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 4.18.1.1 or 4.19.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Authentication spoofing
CWE: CWE-290 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CloudStack 4.18.1.1/4.19.0.1

Timelineinfo

03/13/2024 🔍
04/04/2024 +21 days 🔍
04/04/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/24/2025 +295 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-29006 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-29006
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-259321

Entryinfo

Created: 04/04/2024 10:12
Updated: 01/24/2025 18:09
Changes: 04/04/2024 10:12 (57), 01/24/2025 18:09 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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