CVE-2022-24740 : What You Need to Know

A detailed overview of the Improper Authentication vulnerability in Volto affecting versions between 14.0.0-alpha.5 and 15.0.0-alpha.0.

Understanding CVE-2022-24740

This CVE involves an Improper Authentication vulnerability in Volto, a ReactJS-based frontend for the Plone Content Management System, impacting versions between 14.0.0-alpha.5 and 15.0.0-alpha.0.

What is CVE-2022-24740?

A user could have their authentication cookie replaced with another user's cookie, resulting in unauthorized access to the other user's account and privileges. This issue arises from using an outdated version of the

react-cookie

library under high server load.

The Impact of CVE-2022-24740

The vulnerability can lead to a user gaining control over another user's account and associated privileges, potentially resulting in unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-24740

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to replace a user's authentication cookie with that of another user, potentially leading to account takeover.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: >= 14.0.0-alpha.5, < 15.0.0-alpha.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The issue occurs when using an outdated version of the

react-cookie

library and when the server is under high load.

Mitigation and Prevention

Implementing immediate steps and long-term security practices is crucial to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-24740.

Immediate Steps to Take

Manually upgrade the

react-cookie

package to version 4.1.1 and override all Volto components using the library to prevent exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update libraries and frameworks to ensure using the latest secure versions to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure updating to Volto 15.0.0-alpha.0, where the patch and fix for this vulnerability have been implemented.