CVE-2024-2698: Freeipa: delegation rules allow a proxy service to impersonate any user to access another target service
Noroxi assessment
Priority: Monitor (action score 35/100)
- The sources we track (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei, GitHub) show no public exploit code or exploitation in the wild.
- Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 0.66% (FIRST EPSS); higher than 52% of all records.
- Anyone who can reach it over the internet can trigger it. A low-privileged account is enough. No user action is required. No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
- Fixed version: github.com/freeipa/freeipa freeipa 4.11.2, 4.12.1.
Low priority for now. Upgrade to github.com/freeipa/freeipa freeipa 4.11.2, 4.12.1 or later.
Generated automatically from the record's data: CVSS (NVD and CNA), CISA KEV and SSVC, FIRST EPSS, exploit sources, fixed versions. How we calculate it
Primary sources: NVD · CVE.org · FIRST EPSS
A vulnerability was found in FreeIPA in how the initial implementation of MS-SFU by MIT Kerberos was missing a condition for granting the "forwardable" flag on S4U2Self tickets. Fixing this mistake required adding a special case for the check_allowed_to_delegate() function: If the target service argument is NULL, then it means the KDC is probing for general constrained delegation rules and not checking a specific S4U2Proxy request. In FreeIPA 4.11.0, the behavior of ipadb_match_acl() was modified to match the changes from upstream MIT Kerberos 1.20. However, a mistake resulting in this mechanism applies in cases where the target service argument is set AND where it is unset. This results in S4U2Proxy requests being accepted regardless of whether or not there is a matching service delegation rule.
- Published
- Jun 12, 2024
- Updated
- Jun 17, 2026
- EPSS
- 0.6% · 52th percentile
- CWE
- CWE-863
Report tools
Action score
35
Monitor
Low priority for now.
- CVSS
- 35 / 40 · 8.8 / 10
- CISA KEV
- 0 / 30 · Not listed
- EPSS
- 0 / 30 · 0.6%
CISA SSVC decision
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
Vulnrichment: CISA's decision-tree inputs.
CNA vs NVD score
- NVD
- —
- CNA · redhat
- 8.8
- NVD has not scored this yet; the score shown is the CNA’s.
The score given by the assigning authority versus NVD’s independent score. A gap means the severity is contested.
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| Vendor | Product | CPE |
|---|---|---|
| freeipa | freeipa | cpe:2.3:a:freeipa:freeipa |
| redhat | enterprise linux | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux |
| redhat | enterprise linux eus | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus |
Affected versions
NVD version ranges (for catalog products). Add the product to your stack with a version and matching uses these.
- freeipa freeipa4.11.0 and later · before 4.11.2
- freeipa freeipa4.12.0
Versions reported by the vendor
Affected version ranges reported by the assigning authority (redhat). Independent of NVD's CPE analysis and usually ahead of it.
github.com/freeipa/freeipa freeipa
- 4.11.0 and later · before 4.11.2affected · semver
- 4.12.0 and later · before 4.12.1affected · semver
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- all versionsunknown
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- all versionsaffected
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
- 8100020240528133707.823393f5 and laternot affected · rpm
- all versionsunknown
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Extended Update Support
- 8080020240530051744.b0a6ceea and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
- 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 and laternot affected · rpm
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support
- 0:4.10.1-12.el9_2.2 and laternot affected · rpm
Package-level exposure
OSV and GitHub Advisory data: ecosystem, package and range. SBOM matching uses this table.
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux:8 | bind-dyndb-ldap | before 11.6-5.module_el8.10.0+3844+20e075e5.alma.2 | 11.6-5.module_el8.10.0+3844+20e075e5.alma.2 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | custodia | before 0.6.0-3.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 | 0.6.0-3.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-client | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-client-common | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-client-epn | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-client-samba | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-common | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-healthcheck | before 0.12-3.module_el8.9.0+3651+d05ea4c5 | 0.12-3.module_el8.9.0+3651+d05ea4c5 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-healthcheck-core | before 0.12-3.module_el8.9.0+3651+d05ea4c5 | 0.12-3.module_el8.9.0+3651+d05ea4c5 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-python-compat | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-selinux | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-server | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-server-common | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-server-dns | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | ipa-server-trust-ad | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | opendnssec | before 2.1.7-1.module_el8.6.0+3031+2f24dc92 | 2.1.7-1.module_el8.6.0+3031+2f24dc92 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | opendnssec | before 2.1.7-1.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 | 2.1.7-1.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-custodia | before 0.6.0-3.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 | 0.6.0-3.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-ipaclient | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-ipalib | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-ipaserver | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-ipatests | before 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 | 4.9.13-10.module_el8.10.0+3857+9c8da539 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-jwcrypto | before 0.5.0-2.module_el8.10.0+3844+20e075e5 | 0.5.0-2.module_el8.10.0+3844+20e075e5 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-kdcproxy | before 0.4-5.module_el8.9.0+3785+2238a12a | 0.4-5.module_el8.9.0+3785+2238a12a |
+96
Same product
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- CVE-2012-5631ipa 3.0 does not properly check server identity before sending credential containing cookies36Monitor
Published before and after this one in the same product
- ← EarlierCVE-2020-1722Apr 27, 2020 · A flaw was found in all ipa versions 4.x.x through 4.8.0.21Monitor
- ← EarlierCVE-2023-5455Jan 10, 2024 · Ipa: invalid csrf protection26Monitor
- Later →CVE-2026-19550Aug 11, 2026 · Freeipa: ipa: freeipa: trust-fetch-domains uses trust-read aci to gate a privileged ad trust refresh, allowing unauthorized ldap writes32Monitor
Remediation
Which version to upgrade to
Fix versions compiled from the vendor, package registries and Microsoft. Verify the vendor's note before upgrading.
| Product / package | Fixed version | Source |
|---|---|---|
| github.com/freeipa/freeipa freeipa | 4.11.2 | Vendor (CNA) |
| github.com/freeipa/freeipa freeipa | 4.12.1 | Vendor (CNA) |
| almalinux:ipa-client | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:ipa-client-common | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:ipa-client-epn | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:ipa-client-samba | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:ipa-common | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:ipa-selinux | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:ipa-server | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:ipa-server-common | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:ipa-server-dns | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:ipa-server-trust-ad | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:python3-ipaclient | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:python3-ipalib | 4.11.0-15.el9_4.alma.1 · AlmaLinux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
| debian:freeipa | 4.12.2-1 · Debian:13 | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-client | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-client-common | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-client-debuginfo | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-client-epn | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-client-samba | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-common | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-debuginfo | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-debugsource | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-selinux | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-server | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-server-common | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | Package registry (OSV) |
| rocky linux:bind-dyndb-ldap | 0:11.6-5.module+el8.10.0+1819+0aeba2f1 · Rocky Linux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| rocky linux:custodia | 0:0.6.0-3.module+el8.9.0+1371+ffa84eb9 · Rocky Linux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| rocky linux:ipa | 0:4.11.0-15.el9_4 · Rocky Linux:9 | Package registry (OSV) |
+9
Exploit status
No known public exploit
No public exploit has been observed yet. That doesn't mean you're safe, only that the bar is a little higher.
Research context
For pentesters and researchers: attack profile, score disagreement, timeline, patch commits, credits, variant and chain candidates, bug bounty scope. All derived from existing data; no exploit code.
Timeline
From publication to today: proof of concept, Metasploit module, CISA KEV and fix record. Dates are as reported by the sources.
No dated events beyond publication.
No history yet (it accumulates with the daily EPSS job).
Patch and commit links
Commit, PR and diff links among the references. A starting point for patch-diffing and variant hunting; fixes, not exploits.
No commit or PR link among the references.
Credits
All researchersFinders, reporters and analysts named in the CNA record. Click a name for that researcher’s other records.
No credits in the CNA record.
Variant candidates
Same product, same weakness class, within 18 months. If the patch missed the root cause, the sibling bug is here.
No nightly-computed relations.
Chain candidates
An authentication bypass and a privilege-requiring bug in the same product, published close together: combined they may become an unauthenticated path.
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Bug bounty scope
No known public program.
Source: bounty-targets-data (public HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Intigriti, YesWeHack listings).
Technical details
Attack conditions
- Anyone who can reach it over the internet can trigger it.
- A low-privileged account is enough.
- No user action is required.
- No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
If successful
- Confidentiality
- high · data can be read
- Integrity
- high · data or configuration can be modified
- Availability
- high · the service can be disrupted
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
Weakness class (CWE)
CWE-863 · Incorrect AuthorizationCVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvd-secondary
Attack context
MITRE CAPEC attack patterns and ATT&CK techniques for this weakness class (CWE). A starting point for detection rules and threat hunting.
MITRE has no CAPEC/ATT&CK mapping for this CWE.
Change log
- Fix✗ → ✓
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References
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- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3755
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3757
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3759
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-2698
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2270353
- www.freeipa.org/release-notes/4-12-1.html
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WT3JL7JQDIAFKKEFARWYES7GZNWGQNCI/
Vendor advisories and official records. Exploit/PoC links are deliberately left out.