CVE-2024-30227 in Geo Controller Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/28/2024
Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in INFINITUM FORM Geo Controller.This issue affects Geo Controller: from n/a through 8.6.4.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30227 represents a critical deserialization of untrusted data flaw within the INFINITUM FORM Geo Controller software ecosystem. This weakness manifests in versions ranging from the initial release through 8.6.4, creating a persistent security risk that spans multiple iterations of the product. The vulnerability stems from the application's failure to properly validate and sanitize data during the deserialization process, allowing malicious actors to craft specially crafted input that can be executed upon deserialization. This particular flaw aligns with CWE-502, which specifically addresses the deserialization of untrusted data as a primary security concern. The issue creates a direct pathway for remote code execution and arbitrary code injection attacks, as the system processes unverified data streams without adequate security controls.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when the Geo Controller application receives and processes serialized data from external sources or untrusted inputs. During the deserialization phase, the system attempts to reconstruct objects from serialized data formats, typically using standard programming language features or libraries designed for data persistence. However, when this process encounters maliciously crafted serialized data, it can inadvertently execute arbitrary code within the context of the running application. This behavior enables attackers to bypass normal access controls and potentially gain full system compromise. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that it affects multiple versions of the Geo Controller, meaning organizations running any version within the specified range are susceptible to exploitation. The attack surface extends beyond simple data processing to encompass potential privilege escalation and lateral movement within network environments where the affected software operates.
From an operational standpoint, the implications of CVE-2024-30227 are severe and far-reaching for organizations utilizing INFINITUM FORM Geo Controller systems. The vulnerability creates an attack vector that can be leveraged for unauthorized system access, data exfiltration, and service disruption. Security teams must consider the potential for this vulnerability to be exploited in conjunction with other attack techniques, particularly those aligned with the attack tactics defined in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the execution and privilege escalation domains. The affected software's role in geographic information processing and form management systems means that exploitation could lead to compromise of sensitive location-based data and operational integrity. Organizations may find their systems vulnerable to persistent threats that can maintain long-term access, especially if the software operates in critical infrastructure environments where continuous availability and security are paramount.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-30227 should prioritize immediate remediation through official software updates and patches provided by the vendor. Organizations must implement comprehensive network segmentation to limit access to affected systems and reduce the potential blast radius of exploitation. Input validation and sanitization measures should be strengthened across all data handling processes, particularly those involving external data sources or user-supplied content. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous deserialization activities and potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing application whitelisting policies and restricting the execution of untrusted code within the Geo Controller environment. The vulnerability's classification under CWE-502 emphasizes the need for architectural changes that prevent the deserialization of untrusted data entirely, potentially through the adoption of safer data exchange formats or the implementation of secure deserialization libraries. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify any remaining exposure points and ensure that the mitigation measures remain effective against evolving attack techniques.