CVE-2024-2064 in SelectCours
Summary
by MITRE • 03/01/2024
A vulnerability has been found in rahman SelectCours 1.0 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getCacheNames of the file CacheController.java of the component Template Handler. The manipulation of the argument fragment leads to injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-255379.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-2064 resides within the rahman SelectCours 1.0 application, specifically targeting the Template Handler component through the CacheController.java file. This issue manifests in the getCacheNames function where improper input validation allows for fragment argument manipulation that can result in injection attacks. The vulnerability's classification as problematic indicates a significant security risk that has been publicly disclosed and is actively being exploited, making it a critical concern for organizations utilizing this software. The attack vector is remote, meaning malicious actors can exploit this weakness without requiring physical access to the target system, which significantly broadens the potential attack surface and increases the severity of impact.
The technical flaw stems from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input within the fragment parameter of the getCacheNames function. When attackers manipulate this parameter, they can inject malicious code or commands that bypass normal security controls and execute within the application's context. This represents a classic injection vulnerability that can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution, data theft, or complete system compromise depending on the application's privileges and the attacker's objectives. The vulnerability's public disclosure through VDB-255379 indicates that security researchers and threat actors have already identified and documented the exploit techniques, removing any element of surprise or initial discovery advantage for defenders. The use of the CacheController.java file suggests this vulnerability impacts the application's caching mechanism, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate cached data or gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the cache.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as remote exploitation capabilities enable attackers to potentially establish persistent access to affected systems. Organizations running rahman SelectCours 1.0 may face unauthorized data access, system compromise, or disruption of services depending on how the vulnerability is leveraged. The caching component's role in the application architecture means that successful exploitation could result in the corruption of cached data, leading to application instability or information leakage. This vulnerability directly aligns with CWE-94, which describes improper control of generation of code, and can be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1059 for command and scripting interpreter usage, as attackers may attempt to execute malicious commands through the injection vector. The remote exploitation capability makes this vulnerability particularly dangerous in networked environments where the application may be accessible to unauthenticated users or where lateral movement could occur from the compromised system.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to the latest version of rahman SelectCours 1.0 where this vulnerability has been patched, applying input validation controls to all user-supplied parameters, and implementing network segmentation to limit access to the affected application. The vulnerability's public exploit availability necessitates urgent remediation efforts, as threat actors are likely actively scanning for and exploiting this weakness. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious injection attempts, while monitoring for unusual caching activities or unauthorized access patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in the broader application architecture, as this issue may be indicative of broader input validation weaknesses within the software ecosystem. The vulnerability's classification as a remote attack vector also emphasizes the importance of network monitoring and intrusion detection systems to identify potential exploitation attempts and limit the attack's impact on organizational infrastructure.