Overview
The vulnerability, CVE-2024-53496, pertains to incorrect access control mechanisms in the doFilter function within the software my-site v1.0.2.RELEASE. This vulnerability is of critical concern as it poses the potential risk of allowing unauthorized attackers to access sensitive components without the necessity of authentication. Such unsecured access to essential components could lead to grave consequences, including system compromise and data leakage. It is especially concerning for organizations or individuals utilizing the affected version of my-site, as it directly threatens their security apparatus and data integrity.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2024-53496
Severity: Critical (9.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
my-site | v1.0.2.RELEASE
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability arises from a flaw in the access control mechanism of the doFilter function within my-site v1.0.2.RELEASE. Due to this flaw, a potential attacker can bypass the authentication process altogether. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive components of the system. This unauthenticated access can lead to potential system compromise, allowing the attacker to manipulate the system according to their malicious intent and potentially leading to significant data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
The below example demonstrates a conceptual understanding of how the vulnerability might be exploited. An attacker can send a POST request to a vulnerable endpoint of the target system. Here, “malicious_payload” represents the malicious data or commands that the attacker sends to exploit the vulnerability.
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "..." }Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate the vulnerability, the immediate recommended action is to apply the vendor’s patch. If the patch is not readily available, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation method. These tools can help detect and block malicious activities, thereby providing an additional layer of security. However, these should only be considered as temporary solutions, and upgrading to the patched version should be performed as soon as possible to fully resolve the vulnerability.