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Missing Authorization

CVE-2024-5820

Severity High
Score 8.8/10

Summary

An unprotected WebSocket connection in the latest version of stitionai/devika (commit ecee79f) allows a malicious website to connect to the backend and issue commands on behalf of the user. The backend serves all listeners on the given socket, enabling any such malicious website to intercept all communication between the user and the backend. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized command execution and potential server-side request forgery.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-862 - Missing Authorization

The missing authorization vulnerability occurs when a software program allows users to access privileged parts of the program without verifying the user credentials. Impact of such a vulnerability depends on the resources employed by the software, ranging from account takeover to sensitive information exposure, denial of service, and complete system takeover.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published