Ceph RadosGW encryption algorithm improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Ceph. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component RadosGW. Executing a manipulation of the argument encryption algorithm with the input None can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-48916. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Ceph (version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component RadosGW. The manipulation of the argument encryption algorithm with the input value none leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Ceph is a distributed object, block, and file storage platform. In versions 19.2.3 and below, it is possible to send an JWT that has "none" as JWT alg. And by doing so the JWT signature is not checked. The vulnerability is most likely in the RadosGW OIDC provider. As of time of publication, a known patched version has yet to be published.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-48916 since 10/09/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 212141 (Debian dsa-5825 : ceph - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (212141). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 212141
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-5825 : ceph - security update

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Timelineinfo

10/09/2024 🔍
11/02/2024 +24 days 🔍
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07/31/2025 +271 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2024-48916 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-48916
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-282898

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2024 08:43
Updated: 07/31/2025 06:15
Changes: 11/02/2024 08:43 (52), 12/07/2024 04:46 (2), 07/31/2025 06:15 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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