CVE-2024-13068 in LimonDesk
Summary
by MITRE • 09/03/2025
Origin Validation Error vulnerability in Akinsoft LimonDesk allows Forceful Browsing.
This issue affects LimonDesk: from s1.02.14 before v1.02.17.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/02/2026
The CVE-2024-13068 vulnerability represents a critical origin validation error within the Akinsoft LimonDesk application that enables forceful browsing attacks. This security flaw exists in versions prior to v1.02.17 and specifically impacts the application's ability to properly validate the source of incoming requests. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input sanitization and origin verification mechanisms that fail to properly authenticate and validate the legitimacy of user requests before processing them. This allows malicious actors to exploit the system by manipulating request parameters or bypassing intended access controls through carefully crafted navigation sequences.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a classic lack of proper origin validation that aligns with CWE-20, which addresses improper input validation. The flaw enables attackers to perform forceful browsing by exploiting the application's insufficient validation of request origins, potentially allowing unauthorized access to restricted resources or functionality. This type of vulnerability falls under the ATT&CK technique T1213.002 for Data from Information Repositories, as it provides unauthorized access to application resources that should be protected. The vulnerability operates by allowing an attacker to manipulate the application's navigation flow and potentially access data or functionality that would normally be restricted based on user permissions or session state.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates significant risk for organizations using LimonDesk as it could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms, access sensitive customer data, or manipulate application functionality. The impact extends beyond simple unauthorized access as forceful browsing can potentially lead to data exfiltration, privilege escalation, or even system compromise depending on the application's architecture and the data being accessed. Organizations utilizing this software may experience unauthorized data access, regulatory compliance violations, and potential reputational damage if customer information is compromised through this vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-13068 should prioritize immediate deployment of the patched version v1.02.17 or later, which addresses the origin validation error through proper input validation and request origin verification. System administrators should implement additional network-level controls including web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious navigation patterns, and conduct thorough security testing to identify any potential bypasses or related vulnerabilities. Organizations should also review their existing access controls and implement proper session management to minimize the impact of any potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and implementing comprehensive security testing procedures to identify and remediate similar origin validation issues across the application stack. Regular security assessments should include validation of input handling and request origin verification mechanisms to prevent similar vulnerabilities from being introduced in future releases.