CVE-2024-1714 in IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager
Summary
by MITRE • 02/21/2024
An issue exists in all supported versions of IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager that can result if an entitlement with a value containing leading or trailing whitespace is requested by an authenticated user in an access request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/19/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-1714 affects IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager across all supported versions and represents a subtle but significant flaw in how the system handles entitlement values containing leading or trailing whitespace. This issue manifests when authenticated users submit access requests that include entitlements with whitespace characters at the beginning or end of their values. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the identity and access management platform, creating a potential vector for unauthorized access or privilege escalation.
The technical flaw resides in the application's processing logic for entitlement values during access request workflows. When an entitlement value contains whitespace characters, the system fails to properly normalize or trim these values before performing validation checks or authorization decisions. This behavior can lead to inconsistent matching between requested entitlements and existing entitlement definitions, potentially allowing users to bypass access controls or gain access to resources they should not be authorized to use. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and specifically impacts the entitlement management functionality within the IdentityIQ platform, making it particularly dangerous in environments where strict access controls are critical.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple access control bypasses and can result in significant security implications for organizations relying on IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager. Attackers could exploit this weakness to request entitlements with whitespace-padded values that might match different entitlements in the system, effectively creating a form of privilege escalation or unauthorized access. The vulnerability is particularly concerning in environments with complex entitlement hierarchies or when the system relies on exact string matching for authorization decisions. Organizations may experience unauthorized access to sensitive data, systems, or applications, potentially leading to data breaches or compliance violations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-1714 should focus on implementing proper input sanitization and normalization of entitlement values before processing access requests. Organizations should ensure that all entitlement values are trimmed of leading and trailing whitespace characters during the validation process, and that the system enforces consistent entitlement matching logic regardless of whitespace presence. The implementation of automated input validation should be coupled with regular security testing of access request workflows to prevent similar issues from arising. Organizations should also consider updating to the latest patched versions of IdentityIQ Lifecycle Manager as soon as available, while maintaining monitoring of access request logs for anomalous patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-20 Improper Input Validation and could be categorized under ATT&CK technique T1078 Valid Accounts, as it leverages authenticated user sessions to exploit access control weaknesses.