netease-youdao/qanything: Origin Validation Error
CVE-2024-8024 is a high-severity origin validation error vulnerability in netease-youdao/qanything from Netease-youdao, with a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected netease-youdao/qanything versions: latest and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of netease-youdao/qanything you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netease-youdao | netease-youdao/qanything | latest and earlier | Not stated |
| Youdao | Qanything | 1.4.1 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by CNA (huntr.dev).
Official description
A CORS misconfiguration vulnerability exists in netease-youdao/qanything version 1.4.1. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass the Same-Origin Policy, potentially leading to sensitive information exposure. Properly implementing a restrictive CORS policy is crucial to prevent such security issues.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Origin Validation Error
The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
- huntr.com/bounties/bda53fab-88aa-4e03-8d9d-4cf50a98ffc7Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in netease-youdao/qanything
- 8.1 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
Recent Origin Validation Error vulnerabilities
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.6 High severity
- 7.4 High severity
- 7.4 High severity
- 9.6 Critical severity
- 7.1 High severity
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