CVE-2024-46911

CVE-2024-46911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Roller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-352.

Key facts

Description

Cross-site Resource Forgery (CSRF), Privilege escalation vulnerability in Apache Roller. On multi-blog/user Roller websites, by default weblog owners are trusted to publish arbitrary weblog content and this combined with a deficiency in Roller's CSRF protections allowed an escalation of privileges attack. This issue affects Apache Roller before 6.1.4. Roller users who run multi-blog/user Roller websites are recommended to upgrade to version 6.1.4, which fixes the issue. Roller 6.1.4 release announcement:  https://lists.apache.org/thread/3c3f6rwqptyw6wdc95654fq5vlosqdpw

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46911?
Cross-site Resource Forgery (CSRF), Privilege escalation vulnerability in Apache Roller. On multi-blog/user Roller websites, by default weblog owners are trusted to publish arbitrary weblog content and this combined with a deficiency in Roller's CSRF protections allowed an escalation of privileges attack. This issue affects Apache Roller before 6.1.4. Roller users who run multi-blog/user Roller websites are recommended to upgrade to version 6.1.4, which fixes the issue. Roller 6.1.4 release announcement:  https://lists.apache.org/thread/3c3f6rwqptyw6wdc95654fq5vlosqdpw
How severe is CVE-2024-46911?
CVE-2024-46911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-46911 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46911?
CVE-2024-46911 affects Apache Roller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46911?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-46911 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-46911 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42145.
When was CVE-2024-46911 published?
CVE-2024-46911 was published on 2024-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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