CVE-2024-2013 in FOXMAN-UN
Summary
by MITRE • 06/11/2024
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the FOXMAN-UN/UNEM server / API Gateway component that if exploited allows attackers without any access to interact with the services and the post-authentication attack surface.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/16/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-2013 represents a critical authentication bypass flaw within the FOXMAN-UN/UNEM server and API Gateway component ecosystem. This security weakness fundamentally undermines the authentication mechanisms that are designed to protect sensitive services and data within enterprise environments. The vulnerability exists at a foundational level within the authentication infrastructure, creating a pathway for unauthorized actors to bypass standard access controls and gain direct interaction with protected services. Such a flaw directly contradicts the core security principle of least privilege and can potentially expose the entire post-authentication attack surface to malicious actors who would otherwise be blocked by proper authentication mechanisms.
Technical exploitation of this vulnerability allows attackers to circumvent the authentication process entirely, enabling them to access services and resources that should only be available to authenticated users. The flaw likely resides in the API Gateway's authentication handling logic or the server's session management system, where improper validation of authentication tokens or credentials permits unauthorized access. This type of vulnerability typically stems from inadequate input validation, flawed authentication state management, or missing security controls in the authentication flow. The issue may manifest through improper handling of authentication headers, session tokens, or API key validation that allows attackers to manipulate or forge authentication requests. According to CWE classification, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and potentially CWE-305 which covers authentication bypass through multiple authentication factors.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-2013 is severe and multifaceted, as it provides attackers with direct access to services that are typically protected by authentication mechanisms. This unauthorized access can lead to data exfiltration, service disruption, privilege escalation, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects the entire post-authentication attack surface, meaning that once bypassed, attackers can access all services that are normally protected by authentication, including administrative functions, sensitive data repositories, and critical business applications. Organizations relying on the FOXMAN-UN/UNEM components for API management and server protection face significant risk of unauthorized access to their digital assets. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond immediate data compromise to include potential regulatory compliance violations, reputational damage, and financial losses due to unauthorized system access.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-2013 require immediate action to address the authentication bypass vulnerability within the FOXMAN-UN/UNEM server and API Gateway components. Organizations should implement immediate patching procedures from the vendor to resolve the authentication bypass issue, while simultaneously strengthening authentication mechanisms through multi-factor authentication adoption and enhanced session management. Network segmentation and access control policies should be reviewed and reinforced to limit the potential impact of unauthorized access even if the vulnerability is not immediately patched. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous authentication patterns and unauthorized access attempts that may indicate exploitation of this vulnerability. The implementation of robust API security controls, including proper request validation, rate limiting, and comprehensive logging of authentication attempts, can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1078 for valid accounts and T1566 for social engineering, indicating that exploitation could lead to broader attack chain progression within compromised environments. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar authentication bypass vulnerabilities across the entire infrastructure ecosystem.