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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-23983
CVE-2024-23983:
PingAccess vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A security vulnerability (CVE-2024-23983) was identified in PingAccess related to improper handling of canonical URL-encoding that may lead to bypass not properly constrained by request rules. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in February 2024, affecting PingAccess installations (MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper handling of canonical URL-encoding in PingAccess. This security issue was addressed with the addition of the pa.uri.canonicalize parameter to the configuration file to fix the vulnerability (PingAccess Docs).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to bypass request rules that are not properly constrained, potentially affecting the security of protected resources (MITRE CVE).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been fixed in PingAccess 8.1.1 (August 2024) release. Users are advised to upgrade to this version and implement the new pa.uri.canonicalize parameter in their configuration (PingAccess Docs, PingIdentity Downloads).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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