CVE-2024-10776 in InspectorP61x
Summary
by MITRE • 12/06/2024
Lua apps can be deployed, removed, started, reloaded or stopped without authorization via AppManager. This allows an attacker to remove legitimate apps creating a DoS attack, read and write files or load apps that use all features of the product available to a customer.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/06/2024
This vulnerability represents a critical authorization bypass in Lua application management systems that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate application deployments through the AppManager interface. The flaw enables remote execution of administrative functions including deployment, removal, starting, reloading, and stopping of Lua applications without proper authentication or authorization checks. The vulnerability exists at the application management layer where access controls are insufficiently enforced, creating a pathway for malicious actors to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary application operations. This authorization bypass directly violates the principle of least privilege and undermines the fundamental security model of the system.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and access control mechanisms within the AppManager component. Attackers can exploit this weakness to perform operations that should require authenticated administrative credentials, effectively allowing them to manipulate the application runtime environment. The vulnerability specifically affects the application lifecycle management functions, enabling attackers to remove legitimate applications from the system, which can result in service disruption and denial of service conditions. Additionally, the flaw permits unauthorized file system access, allowing attackers to read and write files within the application environment, potentially leading to data exfiltration or system compromise.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass significant business continuity risks and potential data breaches. An attacker with access to this vulnerability can create persistent DoS conditions by removing legitimate applications, disrupting business operations and service availability. The ability to load malicious applications with full feature access means that attackers can execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the application manager, potentially escalating to system-level compromise. This vulnerability affects the core application management functionality and can be exploited remotely, making it particularly dangerous in networked environments where unauthorized access is possible.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including strengthening access controls for AppManager interfaces, implementing proper authentication mechanisms, and establishing network segmentation to limit access to application management components. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) and represents a significant weakness in the system's access control implementation. From an ATT&CK perspective, this vulnerability maps to T1078 (Valid Accounts) and T1566 (Phishing) as attackers may leverage compromised credentials or exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access. Organizations should conduct immediate security assessments of their application management interfaces, implement proper audit logging for all application management operations, and ensure that all administrative functions require proper authentication and authorization checks. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of implementing defense-in-depth strategies and proper access control enforcement across all system components, particularly those handling application lifecycle management functions.