CVE-2024-42166

Name: CVE-2024-42166
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-12T13:38:33.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42166 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The function "generate_app_certificates" in lib/app_certificates.js of FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 does not neutralize special elements used in an OS Command properly. This allows an authenticated user with permissions to create applications to execute commands by creating an application with a malicious name.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The function "generate_app_certificates" in lib/app_certificates.js of FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 does not neutralize special elements used in an OS Command properly. This allows an authenticated user with permissions to create applications to execute commands by creating an application with a malicious name.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fiware	Keyrock	<= 8.4

References

https://www.ait.ac.at/themen/cyber-security/pentesting/security-advisoriesExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42166?

How severe is CVE-2024-42166?

CVE-2024-42166 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42166?

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Source: NVD / NIST