CVE-2024-6429
CVE-2024-6429 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wso2 Api Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-451.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-55023
- Weakness: CWE-451
- Affected product: Wso2 Api Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A content spoofing vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to improper error message handling. Under certain conditions, error messages are passed through URL parameters without validation, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary content into the UI. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate browser-displayed error messages, enabling social engineering attacks through deceptive or misleading content.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6429?
- A content spoofing vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to improper error message handling. Under certain conditions, error messages are passed through URL parameters without validation, allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary content into the UI. By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate browser-displayed error messages, enabling social engineering attacks through deceptive or misleading content.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6429?
- CVE-2024-6429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-6429 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-6429?
- CVE-2024-6429 primarily affects Wso2 Api Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-6429?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-6429 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-6429 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-55023.
- When was CVE-2024-6429 published?
- CVE-2024-6429 was published on 2025-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:4.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:4.2.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:4.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:4.4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:identity_server:5.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:identity_server:5.11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:identity_server:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:identity_server:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:identity_server:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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