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CVE-2024-6107: MAAS: Attacker can bypass authentication and run RPC commands

CVE-2024-6107 · published 1 year ago
Summary

A flaw in MAAS authentication allows an attacker to potentially bypass security checks and execute commands in a region. This issue has been fixed in MAAS and the updated packages are available. You should update your MAAS installation to the latest version to protect your system.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
canonical metal_as_a_service >= 3.1.0, < 3.1.4
>= 3.2.0, < 3.2.11
>= 3.3.0, < 3.3.8
>= 3.4.0, < 3.4.4
3.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:metal_as_a_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Due to insufficient verification, an attacker could use a malicious client to bypass authentication checks and run RPC commands in a region. This has been addressed in MAAS and updated in the corre...
Due to insufficient verification, an attacker could use a malicious client to bypass authentication checks and run RPC commands in a region. This has been addressed in MAAS and updated in the corresponding snaps.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-287Improper Authentication
Timeline
Published21 Jul 2025
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-6107 · NVD
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