CVE-2024-45489 Misconfiguration in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Misconfigured Firebase ACLs allow attackers to install malicious JavaScript boosts in victims' browsers, enabling remote code execution.

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-2024-45489?

CVE-2024-45489 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Arc before 2024-08-26 allows remote code execution in JavaScript boosts. Boosts that run JavaScript cannot be shared by default; however (because of misconfigured Firebase ACLs), it is possible to create or update a boost using another user's ID. This installs the boost in the victim's browser and runs arbitrary Javascript on that browser in a privileged context. NOTE: this is a no-action cloud vulnerability with zero affected users.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45489?

How do I fix CVE-2024-45489?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-45489 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-45489 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-45489 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-84q8-hphj-4r7w.

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