Overview
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system has recently identified a severe vulnerability, CVE-2024-50640, which impacts the jeewx-boot 1.3 software system. This vulnerability lies in the preHandle function of the software and can lead to authentication bypass. This means that malicious actors could potentially gain unauthorized access to systems running this software, posing a significant risk to data security and system integrity. This vulnerability is particularly concerning due to the high CVSS Severity Score of 9.8, indicating its potential for serious damage if exploited.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2024-50640
Severity: Critical (CVSS: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
jeewx-boot | 1.3
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by taking advantage of a flaw in the preHandle function of jeewx-boot 1.3. This function, under normal conditions, is meant to handle authentication processes. However, due to this vulnerability, an attacker can send specially crafted requests that bypass the authentication process, granting them unauthorized access to the system.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how an attacker might exploit this vulnerability. In this case, the attacker sends a malicious payload through a POST request to the vulnerable endpoint:
POST /preHandle/function HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "auth_bypass_payload": "..." }In this example, “auth_bypass_payload” represents the specially crafted payload that takes advantage of the vulnerability in the preHandle function, bypassing the usual authentication process.
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the patch provided by the vendor immediately. If the patch is not yet available or applicable, implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. These systems can help detect and block malicious traffic attempting to exploit this vulnerability. However, these are only temporary solutions, and the patch should be applied as soon as possible to fully address the vulnerability.