Overview
CVE-2024-57698 is a critical cybersecurity vulnerability affecting the modernwms v.1.0 software. It exposes the MD5 hash of the administrator password and other sensitive attributes to potential attackers without the need for authentication. This vulnerability poses a serious threat to all systems using modernwms v.1.0, leading to potential system compromise or data leakage if exploited.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2024-57698
Severity: High (CVSS: 7.5)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Unauthorized access to sensitive data, potential system compromise
Affected Products
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Product | Affected Versions
modernwms | v.1.0
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by making a simple unauthenticated HTTP request to the /user/list?culture=en-us endpoint of the modernwms system. This endpoint fails to enforce adequate access control, allowing the attacker to view sensitive data, including the MD5 hash of the administrator password.
Conceptual Example Code
An example of how this vulnerability might be exploited is shown below:
GET /user/list?culture=en-us HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.comUpon executing this request, the attacker would receive a response containing the MD5 hash of the administrator password and other sensitive attributes.
Mitigation Guidance
To mitigate this vulnerability, users of modernwms v.1.0 should apply the vendor’s patch as soon as it becomes available. In the meantime, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure.