CVE-2024-13026 in Algorithm Suite
Summary
by MITRE • 01/17/2025
A vulnerability exists in Algo Edge up to 2.1.1 - a previously used (legacy) component of navify® Algorithm Suite. The vulnerability impacts the authentication mechanism of this component and could allow an attacker with adjacent access to the laboratory network and the Algo Edge system to craft valid authentication tokens and access the component. Other components of navify® Algorithm Suite are not affected.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/17/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-13026 affects Algo Edge version 2.1.1 and earlier, representing a critical weakness within the navify® Algorithm Suite legacy infrastructure. This component serves as a foundational element in the broader algorithmic processing framework, making its security implications particularly significant for organizations relying on the suite's computational capabilities. The flaw specifically targets the authentication mechanism, creating a potential pathway for unauthorized access that could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive algorithmic data and processing functions.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from weaknesses in how authentication tokens are generated and validated within the Algo Edge component. Attackers with adjacent network access can exploit this weakness to craft valid authentication tokens that would normally require legitimate credentials or authorization. This represents a classic case of insufficient authentication validation where the system fails to properly verify the authenticity of token requests, potentially allowing privilege escalation or unauthorized system access. The vulnerability's impact is constrained to the specific legacy component, but its implications extend beyond simple access control as it could enable attackers to manipulate algorithmic processing or access sensitive computational resources.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risk for organizations operating within laboratory environments where adjacent network access might be more easily achieved through physical proximity or network segmentation failures. The attack vector requires only adjacent access to the laboratory network, suggesting that traditional perimeter-based security measures may be insufficient to prevent exploitation. Organizations using the navify® Algorithm Suite must consider the broader implications of this vulnerability, particularly if the Algo Edge component handles sensitive or proprietary algorithmic data that could be compromised through unauthorized access. The vulnerability's impact is further amplified by the fact that it affects a legacy component that may not receive regular security updates or patches.
Security mitigation strategies should focus on immediate network segmentation to limit adjacent access to critical systems, implementing additional authentication layers beyond the vulnerable component, and potentially disabling or migrating away from the legacy Algo Edge functionality. Organizations should also consider implementing network monitoring to detect suspicious authentication token generation patterns and establish more robust access control policies. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and represents a potential technique in the ATT&CK framework under privilege escalation or defense evasion tactics where attackers might use weak authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access to systems. The remediation approach should include updating to supported versions of the software where possible, though given the legacy nature of the component, organizations may need to implement compensating controls to maintain operational security while planning for system modernization.