CVE-2024-30148 in Leap
Summary
by MITRE • 04/24/2025
Improper access control of endpoint in HCL Leap allows certain admin users to import applications from the server's filesystem.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/29/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30148 represents a critical access control flaw within the HCL Leap platform that undermines the security posture of administrative functions. This issue manifests as an improper access control condition affecting endpoint functionality, where specific administrative user accounts gain unauthorized capabilities to import applications directly from the server's underlying file system. The flaw exists within the platform's authorization mechanisms, creating a pathway for privileged users to bypass normal security boundaries and access sensitive system resources through potentially malicious or unintended file operations.
From a technical perspective, the vulnerability stems from inadequate validation of administrative privileges and insufficient sandboxing of file import operations within the HCL Leap environment. When administrative users attempt to import applications, the system fails to properly verify whether the requesting user possesses the appropriate authorization levels for file system access. This misconfiguration allows certain admin accounts to execute file import operations that should be restricted to higher privilege levels or specific operational contexts. The flaw particularly affects endpoint security controls that are designed to isolate application import functions from direct file system manipulation, creating an attack surface where administrative credentials can be leveraged to access server resources beyond their intended scope.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it enables potential attackers to manipulate the application deployment pipeline and potentially introduce malicious code into the system. Administrative users who can import applications from the file system gain the ability to execute arbitrary code, modify existing applications, or introduce backdoors that persist across system restarts. This capability fundamentally undermines the integrity of the application deployment process and creates opportunities for data exfiltration, system compromise, and unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the HCL Leap environment. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects administrative functions that are typically considered trusted within the security model, making detection and mitigation more challenging.
Security professionals should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which specifically addresses improper access control in software systems. The flaw demonstrates a clear breakdown in the principle of least privilege, where administrative users are granted broader file system access than necessary for their operational functions. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability maps to techniques involving privilege escalation and persistence mechanisms, as attackers can leverage the imported applications to maintain access and establish footholds within the system. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including restricting administrative access to file system import functions, implementing stricter privilege controls, and monitoring for unauthorized file import activities. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of proper input validation and access control enforcement in enterprise platforms, particularly those handling sensitive data and application deployment operations.
The remediation approach should focus on strengthening authentication and authorization checks within the application import endpoint, ensuring that administrative privileges are properly validated before granting file system access. System administrators should review and tighten access control policies, implement role-based access controls that limit file import capabilities to specific administrative roles, and establish monitoring protocols to detect anomalous import activities. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments of their HCL Leap environments to identify similar access control vulnerabilities and ensure that all administrative functions properly enforce privilege boundaries. Regular security updates and patches should be applied to address the underlying implementation flaws that allow this improper access control condition to exist.