CVE-2024-3319 in Identity Security Cloud
Summary
by MITRE • 05/15/2024
An issue was identified in the Identity Security Cloud (ISC) Transform preview and IdentityProfile preview API endpoints that allowed an authenticated administrator to execute user-defined templates as part of attribute transforms which could allow remote code execution on the host.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/15/2024
The vulnerability identified in CVE-2024-3319 affects the Identity Security Cloud platform's Transform preview and IdentityProfile preview API endpoints, representing a critical security flaw that enables authenticated administrators to perform unauthorized remote code execution on affected hosts. This issue stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization within the attribute transformation processing mechanism, allowing maliciously crafted templates to be executed with elevated privileges. The vulnerability exists specifically within the preview functionality of the Identity Security Cloud platform, where user-defined templates are processed to demonstrate how attribute transformations would behave in production environments.
The technical flaw manifests when administrators access the preview API endpoints, which are designed to allow previewing of attribute transformations without actually executing them in the production environment. However, the implementation fails to properly isolate or sanitize the template inputs, creating an execution path where crafted template code can be interpreted and executed as part of the transformation process. This represents a classic command injection vulnerability where the system treats user-provided template content as executable code rather than mere configuration data. The flaw falls under CWE-94, which describes "Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')" and specifically relates to the improper handling of template processing in security-critical applications.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a severe risk to organizations using the Identity Security Cloud platform, as it allows an authenticated administrator with appropriate privileges to escalate their access and execute arbitrary code on the underlying host systems. The attack vector requires only authentication to the platform, making it particularly dangerous since administrators typically possess elevated privileges and access to sensitive systems. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to gain complete control over the affected hosts, potentially leading to data breaches, privilege escalation, and lateral movement within the network infrastructure. The remote code execution capability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter, specifically focusing on the execution of malicious code through legitimate system interfaces.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including restricting access to the affected API endpoints, implementing strict input validation and sanitization for all template processing, and ensuring that preview functionality operates in a completely isolated environment that cannot execute arbitrary code. The platform should enforce strict template sandboxing mechanisms and implement proper privilege separation between preview and execution environments. Additionally, organizations should monitor for suspicious API usage patterns and implement network segmentation to limit potential lateral movement if exploitation occurs. Regular security updates and patches should be applied immediately upon availability, and administrators should be educated about the risks associated with template processing in security platforms to prevent accidental exploitation through malformed inputs or malicious template creation.