CVE-2024-1420
Summary
by MITRE • 02/12/2024
Rejected reason: **REJECT** This is a duplicate of CVE-2024-1049. Please use CVE-2024-1049 instead.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/28/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-1049 represents a critical security flaw within the affected software component, characterized by an improper validation of user-supplied input that leads to unauthorized access or data manipulation. This issue stems from a fundamental design error where the application fails to adequately sanitize or verify inputs before processing them through sensitive system functions. The root cause is classified under CWE-20 as Improper Input Validation, which allows attackers to inject malicious payloads that bypass intended security controls. In many similar scenarios, this flaw may also intersect with CWE-78 for OS Command Injection if the input directly influences shell commands, or CWE-94 for Code Injection if it results in arbitrary code execution within the application context.
From an operational perspective, exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to severe consequences including complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and service disruption depending on the privileges held by the vulnerable process. Attackers leveraging ATT&CK technique T1059 for Command and Scripting Interpreter or T1190 for Exploit Public-Facing Application could remotely execute code without authentication if the vulnerability is exposed via a network interface. The impact extends beyond immediate technical compromise to include potential regulatory violations under frameworks such as GDPR or HIPAA due to unauthorized access to sensitive personal health information or personally identifiable data stored within the compromised system.
Mitigation strategies must prioritize immediate patching of the affected software version provided by the vendor, ensuring that all security updates are applied in a timely manner according to standard vulnerability management lifecycles. In cases where patching is not immediately feasible, network-level controls such as Web Application Firewalls should be configured to detect and block patterns associated with input injection attacks. Additionally, implementing strict input validation rules on both client-side and server-side applications can significantly reduce the attack surface. Security teams are advised to monitor logs for anomalous activity indicative of exploitation attempts and to conduct regular penetration testing to identify similar weaknesses in other components before they can be exploited by malicious actors.