Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an authentication bypass in GoAway versions up to 0.62.18. It occurs because the software uses a hardcoded secret to sign JWT tokens for authentication, which can be exploited to bypass authentication mechanisms. The issue was fixed in version 0.62.19.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to bypass authentication, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the system or application protected by GoAway. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data exposure.

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Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade GoAway to version 0.62.19 or later, as this version fixes the authentication bypass vulnerability caused by hardcoded credentials.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves an authentication bypass due to hardcoded JWT signing credentials, which can lead to unauthorized access and compromise of sensitive data. Such a security flaw can negatively impact compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA, which require strong access controls and protection of personal and health information. By allowing authentication bypass, this vulnerability increases the risk of data breaches and unauthorized data exposure, thereby potentially violating these regulations' requirements for data security and privacy. [3]

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