CVE-2014-8650: Improper Authentication in requests-kerberos
Summary
CVE-2014-8650: Improper Authentication in requests-kerberos. Affects requests-kerberos versions < 0.6. Fixed in 0.6. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- python-requests-kerberos · Debian:11
The same CVE-2014-8650 is tracked separately for each ecosystem and vendor. Its fix information is the same; the package and affected versions differ.
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Background
The requests-kerberos package is a Python library that provides Kerberos authentication support for the Requests library. It allows users to authenticate HTTP requests using the Kerberos protocol. This vulnerability affects versions up to 0.5 of the requests-kerberos package.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in requests-kerberos (CVE-2014-8650) is related to improper authentication handling. Specifically, the library does not properly handle mutual authentication. This can lead to potential security risks, as an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
0.6
This is the first release that contains the fix.
pip install --upgrade "requests-kerberos==0.6"Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to upgrade to a fixed version of the requests-kerberos package.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the requests-kerberos package up to version 0.5 is vulnerable to improper authentication handling. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to version 0.6 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to bypass authentication and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions.
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Yes, the CVSS score for this vulnerability is 9.8, indicating a critical severity level.
There may be known exploits for this vulnerability, as it has been identified and assigned a CVE identifier. It is important to upgrade to a fixed version to mitigate the risk.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GitHub Advisory Database. The provided source link in the vulnerability details section will direct you to the specific advisory.
