WSO2 incorrect authorization vulnerability
An incorrect authorization vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products, allowing protected APIs to be accessed directly using a refresh token instead of the expected access token. Due to improper authorization checks and token mapping, session cookies are not required for API access, potentially enabling unauthorized operations.
Exploitation requires an attacker to obtain a valid refresh token of an admin user. Since refresh tokens generally have a longer expiration time, this could lead to prolonged unauthorized access to API resources, impacting data confidentiality and integrity.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.wso2.am:am-parent | >= 4.2.0-beta, <= 4.2.0, >= 4.1.0-alpha, <= 4.1.0, >= 4.0.0-beta, <= 4.0.0 | no fix |
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.wso2.is:identity-server-parent | >= 6.1.0-beta, <= 6.1.0, >= 6.0.0-alpha3, <= 6.0.0, >= 5.11.0-alpha, <= 5.11.0 | no fix |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-2321
- https://github.com/wso2/docs-security/blob/76bad9a2f38dc3377af476d0be52c6e775e3d864/en/docs/security-announcements/security-advisories/2024/WSO2-2024-3213.md
- https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2024/WSO2-2024-3213
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-863- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.wso2.am:am-parent, org.wso2.is:identity-server-parent- Disclosed
- 27.02.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-6qjp-wm6g-m32r - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.wso2.is:identity-server-parent
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 2
- First → latest
- 02.2025 05.2025
- Without a fix
- 1
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Medium 2
Disclosures per year
- 2025: 2
- 2026: 0
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