CVE-2024-23049 in Symphony
Summary
by MITRE • 02/06/2024
An issue in symphony v.3.6.3 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the log4j component.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/18/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-23049 represents a critical security flaw within the symphony application version 3.6.3 and earlier releases. This issue stems from the inclusion of the log4j component, which has become a widespread target for remote code execution attacks due to its extensive use across various software platforms. The log4j library, developed by apache, has been found to contain multiple vulnerabilities that allow attackers to inject malicious code through specially crafted input strings that are processed by the logging framework.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker can influence the input that gets processed by the log4j component within the symphony application. When the application processes user-supplied data through log4j logging functions, the attacker can craft malicious input that triggers remote code execution on the target system. This flaw operates at the core of the application's logging infrastructure, making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited through various attack vectors including web forms, api endpoints, or any input field that gets logged by the application. The vulnerability directly maps to common attack patterns described in the attack tree framework where attackers leverage logging components as entry points for more sophisticated exploitation techniques.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-23049 extends beyond simple code execution capabilities, as it provides attackers with potential access to underlying system resources and data. Once successfully exploited, the remote code execution allows attackers to install malware, steal sensitive information, modify system configurations, or establish persistent access to the compromised environment. The vulnerability affects organizations using affected versions of symphony, potentially exposing them to data breaches, service disruptions, and compliance violations. This type of vulnerability aligns with the attack pattern taxonomy where logging frameworks serve as common attack surfaces for privilege escalation and lateral movement within networks, as documented in various threat intelligence reports.
Organizations should immediately upgrade to symphony versions that have been patched to address this log4j component vulnerability. The mitigation strategy involves not only updating the application but also ensuring that all dependencies are properly secured and monitored for similar vulnerabilities. Security teams should implement network monitoring to detect exploitation attempts and establish incident response procedures to handle potential breaches. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of maintaining up-to-date third-party components and following secure coding practices that prevent injection attacks. This issue highlights the critical need for organizations to maintain comprehensive inventory tracking of all software components and their associated vulnerabilities, as recommended by cybersecurity frameworks such as nist cybersecurity framework and iso 27001 standards.