CVE-2024-1819 in Membership Management System
Summary
by MITRE • 02/23/2024
A vulnerability was found in CodeAstro Membership Management System 1.0. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component Add Members Tab. The manipulation of the argument Member Photo leads to unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-254607.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/07/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-1819 represents a critical security flaw within the CodeAstro Membership Management System version 1.0, specifically within the Add Members Tab component. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation mechanisms that fail to properly sanitize user-supplied data, particularly in the Member Photo argument field. The flaw allows attackers to bypass intended security restrictions and upload arbitrary files without proper authorization or validation, creating a significant risk to system integrity and data security.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that operates through the Member Photo argument processing within the Add Members Tab functionality. When users attempt to add new members to the system, the application fails to validate the file type, size, or content of the uploaded images, enabling attackers to submit malicious files such as web shells or executable code. This weakness directly maps to CWE-434, which describes the vulnerability of applications accepting untrusted data without proper validation, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1195.001 for Unsecured Credentials and T1505.003 for Server Software Component Vulnerability. The vulnerability's remote exploitation capability means that attackers can leverage this flaw from outside the network perimeter without requiring physical access or local credentials.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-1819 extends beyond simple data compromise, as successful exploitation can lead to complete system takeover and persistent access. Attackers who successfully upload malicious files can establish backdoors, execute arbitrary code, and potentially escalate privileges within the system. The unrestricted nature of the upload capability means that attackers can deploy web shells that provide persistent remote access, allowing them to maintain control over the compromised system indefinitely. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations that rely on the CodeAstro Membership Management System for storing sensitive member information, as the uploaded files could contain personally identifiable information or other confidential data. The public disclosure of the exploit (VDB-254607) increases the risk profile significantly, as threat actors can readily implement the attack without requiring advanced technical skills or custom development.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the CodeAstro Membership Management System to version 1.0 or later, where the unrestricted upload vulnerability has been addressed. Organizations should implement comprehensive file validation mechanisms that verify file types, enforce strict content checks, and restrict upload permissions to authenticated users only. The system should employ multiple layers of security including file extension validation, MIME type checking, and content inspection to prevent malicious file uploads. Additionally, implementing proper access controls and network segmentation can limit the potential impact of exploitation, while regular security audits and monitoring of file upload activities can help detect unauthorized access attempts. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls and intrusion detection systems to provide additional protection against exploitation attempts, and establish incident response procedures specifically designed to address file upload vulnerabilities and potential compromise scenarios.