CVE-2024-20738 Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server Authentication Bypass Vulnerability | CVE-2023-44324 bypass

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass authentication in Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server to gain unauthorized access without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-20738?

CVE-2024-20738 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server, published on 15 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server versions 2022.1 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20738?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Framemaker Publishing Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20738?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-20738 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2024-20738 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-20738 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xfgj-9gc9-r597.

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