CVE-2024-43794
CVE-2024-43794 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-601.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40453
- Weakness: CWE-601
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- Last modified:
Description
OpenSearch Dashboards Security Plugin adds a configuration management UI for the OpenSearch Security features to OpenSearch Dashboards. Improper validation of the nextUrl parameter can lead to external redirect on login to OpenSearch-Dashboards for specially crafted parameters. A patch is available in 1.3.19 and 2.16.0 for this issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-43794?
- OpenSearch Dashboards Security Plugin adds a configuration management UI for the OpenSearch Security features to OpenSearch Dashboards. Improper validation of the nextUrl parameter can lead to external redirect on login to OpenSearch-Dashboards for specially crafted parameters. A patch is available in 1.3.19 and 2.16.0 for this issue.
- How severe is CVE-2024-43794?
- CVE-2024-43794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-43794 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-43794?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-43794 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-43794 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40453.
- When was CVE-2024-43794 published?
- CVE-2024-43794 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/opensearch-project/security-dashboards-plugin/commit/fc4f6a27c0c80881be9e8ed6b9259a25c3fa0e13
- https://github.com/opensearch-project/security-dashboards-plugin/security/advisories/GHSA-3fph-6cqp-5mfc
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