CVE-2024-22281

Name: CVE-2024-22281
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-20T23:15:03.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-22281 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The Apache Helix Front (UI) component contained a hard-coded secret, allowing an attacker to spoof sessions by generating their own fake cookies. This issue affects Apache Helix Front (UI): all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** The Apache Helix Front (UI) component contained a hard-coded secret, allowing an attacker to spoof sessions by generating their own fake cookies. This issue affects Apache Helix Front (UI): all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Helix	All versions

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/zt26fpmrqx3fzcy8nv3b43kb3xllo5nyMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/08/20/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22281?

How severe is CVE-2024-22281?

CVE-2024-22281 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22281?

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Source: NVD / NIST