CVE-2024-46948 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.3 Published 8 Nov 2024 Updated 10 Feb 2025

Attackers can bypass access controls in Mender to potentially read sensitive data or perform unauthorized actions.

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-2024-46948?

CVE-2024-46948 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Northern.tech Mender before 3.6.5 and 3.7.x before 3.7.5 has Incorrect Access Control.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-46948?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Northern.tech Mender.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46948?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-46948 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-46948 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-46948 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2m7j-4ff8-h52q.