CVE-2024-29228 in Surveillance Station
Summary
by MITRE • 03/28/2024
Missing authorization vulnerability in GetStmUrlPath webapi component in Synology Surveillance Station before 9.2.0-9289 and 9.2.0-11289 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-29228 represents a critical authorization flaw within Synology Surveillance Station's GetStmUrlPath webapi component. This issue affects versions prior to 9.2.0-9289 and 9.2.0-11289, creating a pathway for remote authenticated attackers to access sensitive information through unspecified vectors. The flaw resides in the webapi component's failure to properly validate user permissions, allowing unauthorized data exposure. Such vulnerabilities typically arise from inadequate access control mechanisms where the system does not sufficiently verify that authenticated users possess the necessary privileges to access specific resources. The impact extends beyond simple information disclosure, potentially exposing surveillance footage, camera configurations, and other sensitive operational data that could be leveraged for further attacks.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability demonstrates a classic authorization bypass scenario where the GetStmUrlPath endpoint fails to enforce proper access controls. This weakness falls under the CWE-863 category of "Incorrect Authorization" which specifically addresses situations where the system does not properly validate that the requesting entity has the required permissions to access a particular resource. The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the webapi component without proper authentication checks, effectively bypassing the intended security boundaries. The unspecified vectors suggest that the flaw may be triggered through multiple attack paths within the webapi interface, making it particularly concerning for security practitioners who must account for various potential exploitation methods.
Operational impact of this vulnerability extends significantly within enterprise and home network environments where Synology Surveillance Station serves as a critical security infrastructure component. Remote authenticated users who have gained initial access through other means can leverage this flaw to escalate their privileges and obtain sensitive surveillance data. The exposure of surveillance footage and camera configurations could lead to privacy violations, physical security breaches, and potential exploitation for social engineering attacks. Organizations relying on Synology Surveillance Station for security monitoring face substantial risk of unauthorized data access, particularly in environments where the system is connected to broader network infrastructures. The vulnerability essentially undermines the trust model of the surveillance system, allowing attackers to bypass expected security controls.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-29228 should prioritize immediate patching of affected Synology Surveillance Station versions to the recommended releases. Organizations must implement comprehensive network segmentation to limit access to surveillance systems and employ multi-factor authentication for administrative access. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to surveillance data through the webapi interface. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual access patterns or unauthorized data requests from the GetStmUrlPath endpoint. Security teams should conduct thorough access control reviews and implement proper logging mechanisms to track all interactions with the affected webapi component. Additionally, regular security assessments should verify that authorization controls are properly enforced and that no additional vulnerabilities exist within the surveillance station's webapi framework. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under privilege escalation and credential access tactics, emphasizing the need for comprehensive defensive measures.