CVE-2024-24116 in RG-NBS2009G-P
Summary
by MITRE • 10/02/2024
An issue in Ruijie RG-NBS2009G-P RGOS v.10.4(1)P2 Release(9736) allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the system/config_menu.htm.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/14/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-24116 affects Ruijie Networks RG-NBS2009G-P network security appliances running RGOS version 10.4(1)P2 Release(9736). This represents a critical privilege escalation flaw that enables remote attackers to elevate their access rights within the affected device. The vulnerability specifically resides in the web-based management interface, particularly within the system/config_menu.htm component which serves as a critical administrative access point for device configuration and management operations.
The technical nature of this flaw stems from inadequate input validation and access control mechanisms within the web interface implementation. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious requests to the config_menu.htm endpoint, potentially bypassing authentication checks and gaining unauthorized administrative privileges. This type of vulnerability typically falls under CWE-284 which describes improper access control issues, where the system fails to properly enforce authorization mechanisms for privileged operations. The vulnerability allows for remote code execution capabilities once administrative privileges are obtained, making it particularly dangerous for network infrastructure devices.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it fundamentally compromises the security posture of the affected network appliances. Network administrators who rely on these devices for security enforcement may find their entire network infrastructure at risk once an attacker successfully exploits this flaw. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries do not require physical access or local network presence to exploit the vulnerability, making it particularly concerning for enterprise environments where network security appliances are often exposed to external threats. This vulnerability directly impacts the integrity and confidentiality of network configurations and data flowing through the affected devices.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate firmware updates from Ruijie Networks to address the privilege escalation flaw in the web interface. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of these devices to untrusted networks. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under privilege escalation techniques, specifically targeting T1068 which describes "Exploitation for Privilege Escalation". Additional defensive measures include monitoring for suspicious administrative access patterns, implementing network access controls, and conducting regular security assessments of network infrastructure devices to identify similar vulnerabilities. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block malicious requests targeting the vulnerable config_menu.htm endpoint.