CVE-2024-2890 in Hype Animations Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/28/2024
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Tumult Inc. Tumult Hype Animations.This issue affects Tumult Hype Animations: from n/a through 1.9.12.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-2890 represents a critical unrestricted file upload flaw within Tumult Hype Animations software version 1.9.12 and earlier. This weakness stems from insufficient validation mechanisms that permit users to upload files with potentially malicious extensions or content types. The vulnerability falls under the broader category of insecure file handling practices that are commonly exploited in web application attacks. The issue allows attackers to bypass normal file type restrictions and upload arbitrary files to the target system, potentially leading to remote code execution or other severe security consequences. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous in environments where the application processes user-uploaded content without proper sanitization or validation.
The technical implementation of this flaw involves the application's failure to properly validate file extensions, MIME types, or content signatures during the upload process. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious files with extensions that appear legitimate but contain harmful payloads such as web shells, scripts, or binary executables. The vulnerability is classified as a CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, which is a well-documented weakness in software security practices. This specific weakness is often associated with the improper handling of user-supplied data and lacks adequate input validation controls. The absence of proper file type checking allows attackers to upload files with dangerous extensions like .php, .jsp, .asp, or other server-side scripting languages that could be executed on the target server.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to organizations using Tumult Hype Animations for creating web-based animations and interactive content. The impact extends beyond simple data compromise to potentially enable full system compromise through remote code execution. Attackers could upload malicious files that, when processed or served by the application, execute arbitrary code on the server hosting the application. This could lead to complete system takeover, data exfiltration, or the establishment of persistent backdoors. The vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1505.003 Exploitation for Privilege Escalation and T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter, as it enables attackers to execute malicious code through uploaded files. Organizations may face regulatory compliance issues if sensitive data is compromised through this vector, particularly in industries governed by standards such as pci dss, hipaa, or gdpr.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-2890 should focus on immediate patching of the affected Tumult Hype Animations software to version 1.9.13 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement comprehensive file validation mechanisms including strict extension filtering, MIME type verification, and content analysis to prevent malicious uploads. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by running the application with minimal required permissions and implementing proper file access controls. Network segmentation and intrusion detection systems can help identify and block suspicious upload activities. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify similar vulnerabilities in their software ecosystem. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices and implementing defense-in-depth strategies as outlined in cybersecurity frameworks such as nist csf and iso 27001. Regular security updates and patch management processes are essential to protect against known vulnerabilities like this one that can be exploited for significant security breaches.