CVE-2024-42166: The function "generate_app_certificates" in lib/app_certificates.js of FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 does not neutrali

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-42166?

keyrock: upgrade to newer than 8.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-42166 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42166 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-42166 affect?

CVE-2024-42166 affects keyrock. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). 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 e

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-42166?

Priority 47/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

This month

CRITICAL 9.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-42166 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting keyrock. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CyberDanube · Vendor: fiware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-12 13:38 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fiware keyrock UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.4

Fixed in: newer than 8.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy keyrock || rpm -q keyrock || keyrock --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade keyrock

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade keyrock

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-42166?

keyrock: upgrade to newer than 8.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-42166 being exploited?

CVE-2024-42166 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-42166 affect?

CVE-2024-42166 affects keyrock. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). 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 e

How urgent is CVE-2024-42166?

Priority 47/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-42167 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE The function "generate_app_certificates" in controllers/saml2/saml2.js of FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 does not neutr
CVE-2024-42165 MEDIUM 6.3 UPGRADE Insufficiently random values for generating activation token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to activ
CVE-2024-42164 MEDIUM 4.3 UPGRADE Insufficiently random values for generating password reset token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to d
CVE-2024-42163 HIGH 8.3 UPGRADE Insufficiently random values for generating password reset token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to t

References

← Back to latest CVEs