Here are the CVE updates for the week of December 30th, 2024, through 5th of January 2025.
CRITICAL SEVERITY VULNERABILITIES
Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in WhatsUp Gold API | CVE-2024-12108
Description: Identifies a vulnerability in WhatsUp Gold versions prior to 2024.0.2, where an attacker can exploit the public API to gain unauthorized access to the WhatsUp Gold server. This flaw arises from insufficient authentication or access controls within the public API, potentially allowing attackers to interact with the server and access sensitive system resources or data.
Potential Impacts:
- Unauthorized Access: Attackers can access the server without proper credentials.
- Data Exposure: Sensitive information stored or managed by the WhatsUp Gold server may be compromised.
- System Misuse: Attackers may misuse the server for malicious activities or disrupt normal operations.
Mitigation Recommendations:
- Update WhatsUp Gold: Upgrade to version 2024.0.2 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
- Restrict API Access: Limit public API access to trusted networks or authorized IP addresses.
- Implement API Authentication: Ensure robust authentication mechanisms are in place for API interactions.
- Monitor Server Activity: Regularly review logs for unusual API access attempts or unauthorized activities.
- Apply Network Security Measures: Use firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems to protect the server.
CodeAstro Complaint Management System Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | CVE-2024-55507
Description: Identifies a privilege escalation vulnerability in CodeAstro Complaint Management System v1.0. The vulnerability resides in the delete_e.php component, which fails to enforce proper access control mechanisms. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw to gain elevated privileges, enabling unauthorized actions within the application.
Potential Impacts:
- Unauthorized Access: Attackers could obtain higher-level privileges, granting them control over sensitive operations or data.
- Data Integrity Risks: The system may be exposed to tampering, unauthorized deletion, or insertion of malicious data.
- Operational Disruption: Exploitation could allow attackers to disable or manipulate key functions of the complaint management system.
Mitigation Recommendations:
- Patch and Update: Upgrade to a patched version of CodeAstro Complaint Management System when available.
- Access Control Validation: Ensure proper role-based access control (RBAC) is implemented, particularly for critical components like delete_e.php.
- Input Validation: Harden the application by validating and sanitizing user inputs in vulnerable components.
- Monitor System Activity: Use monitoring tools to detect and block anomalous activities, such as unauthorized privilege escalation attempts.
- Restrict Endpoint Access: Restrict access to sensitive endpoints using firewalls or access control lists (ACLs).
HIGH SEVERITY VULNERABILITIES
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Malformed DNS Packet Vulnerability | CVE-2024-3393: Highlights a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability in the DNS Security feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted malicious packet through the firewall’s data plane. Successfully triggering this issue causes the firewall to reboot, and repeated exploitation could force it into maintenance mode, disrupting its functionality and network operations.
Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Ashlar-Vellum Graphite VC6 File Parsing | CVE-2024-13051: Highlights a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the file parsing mechanism for VC6 files in Ashlar-Vellum Graphite. The flaw arises from insufficient validation of user-supplied data length before copying it to a heap-based buffer. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Local Privilege Escalation in Panda Security Dome via Hotspot Shield | CVE-2024-13043: Exposes a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Panda Security Dome. The flaw resides within the Hotspot Shield component, where improper handling of junctions allows attackers to exploit the application for arbitrary file deletion. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must first execute low-privileged code on the target system. By leveraging this issue, an attacker can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level permissions.
Delta Electronics DRASimuCAD STP File Parsing Type Confusion Vulnerability | CVE-2024-12836: Identifies a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Delta Electronics DRASimuCAD, stemming from improper validation during the parsing of STP files. The flaw involves a type confusion condition, allowing attackers to manipulate user-supplied data. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a crafted STP file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process.
MEDIUM SEVERITY VULNERABILITIES
Missing Authorization Vulnerability in WP Royal Elementor Addons | CVE-2024-56227: Exposes a Missing Authorization vulnerability in the Royal Elementor Addons WordPress plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1.7.1001. This flaw stems from improperly configured access control security levels, allowing attackers to exploit functions without appropriate authorization. Depending on the configuration, unauthorized users may perform restricted actions or access sensitive data.
Local Privilege Escalation in Foxit PDF Reader via Product Installer | CVE-2024-12753: Identifies a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader. The flaw resides in the product installer, where improper handling of junctions allows attackers to create arbitrary files. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must first execute low-privileged code on the target system. By abusing the installer process, an attacker can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level permissions.
AnyDesk Link Following Information Disclosure Vulnerability | CVE-2024-12754: Highlights an information disclosure vulnerability in AnyDesk, a remote desktop application. The issue arises from improper handling of background images, allowing local attackers to abuse file system operations via a junction. Exploitation enables the attacker to read arbitrary files on the system, potentially accessing sensitive information such as stored credentials. Exploiting this flaw requires the attacker to execute low-privileged code on the target system.