Improper Authentication in WSO2 Identity Server 7.0.0 Allows Bypass of App-Native Authentication
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · Low · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-287.
Summary
An improper authentication vulnerability exists in WSO2 Identity Server 7.0.0 due to an implementation flaw that allows app-native authentication to be bypassed when an invalid object is passed. Exploitation of this vulnerability could enable malicious actors to circumvent the client verification mechanism, compromising the integrity of the authentication process.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSO2 | WSO2 Identity Server | 7.0.0 to before 7.0.0.65 | 7.0.0.65 | Patch available | CNA |
| WSO2 | Client Attestation Filter | 7.0.26 to before 7.0.26.24 | 7.0.26.24, 7.0.51 | Patch available | CNA |
| WSO2 | WSO2 Carbon Identity Client Attestation Met Data Mgt BE | 7.0.78 to before 7.0.78.44 | 7.0.78.44, 7.1.30 | Patch available | CNA |
- WSO2 Identity Server VendorWSO2 Affected 7.0.0 to before 7.0.0.65 Fixed in 7.0.0.65 Patch available CNA
- Client Attestation Filter VendorWSO2 Affected 7.0.26 to before 7.0.26.24 Fixed in 7.0.26.24, 7.0.51 Patch available CNA
- WSO2 Carbon Identity Client Attestation Met Data Mgt BE VendorWSO2 Affected 7.0.78 to before 7.0.78.44 Fixed in 7.0.78.44, 7.1.30 Patch available CNA
Remediation
- Fix · CNA WSO2 Identity Server (WSO2) Fixed in 7.0.0.65
- Fix · CNA Client Attestation Filter (WSO2) Fixed in 7.0.26.24, 7.0.51
- Fix · CNA WSO2 Carbon Identity Client Attestation Met Data Mgt BE (WSO2) Fixed in 7.0.78.44, 7.1.30
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-7487
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-8vvc-hmjh-w8jg
References
More WSO2 Identity Server vulnerabilities
- TI-2022-11928 Certain WSO2 products allow unrestricted file upload with resultant remote code execution. KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2022-12002 A reflected XSS issue exists in the Management Console of several WSO2 products. CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.1
- TI-2018-06290 WSO2 Identity Server before 5.5.0 has XSS via the dashboard, allowing attacks by low-privileged attackers. CVSS 3.0MEDIUM 5.4
- TI-2025-13722 Account Takeover via Conditional Authentication Script Logic in Multiple WSO2 Products CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.4
- TI-2025-09712 Potential Broken Access Control in Multiple WSO2 Products via System REST APIs CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-06413 Incorrect Authorization in Multiple WSO2 Products via Account Recovery SOAP Admin Service Leading to Account Takeover CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2024-7487 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-7487 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-8vvc-hmjh-w8jg · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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