CVE-2024-3330 in Analyst
Summary
by MITRE • 06/27/2024
Vulnerability in Spotfire Spotfire Analyst, Spotfire Spotfire Server, Spotfire Spotfire for AWS Marketplace allows In the case of the installed Windows client: Successful execution of this vulnerability will result in an attacker being able to run arbitrary code.This requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker., In the case of the Web player (Business Author): Successful execution of this vulnerability via the Web Player, will result in the attacker being able to run arbitrary code as the account running the Web player process, In the case of Automation Services: Successful execution of this vulnerability will result in an attacker being able to run arbitrary code via Automation Services..This issue affects Spotfire Analyst: from 12.0.9 through 12.5.0, from 14.0 through 14.0.2; Spotfire Server: from 12.0.10 through 12.5.0, from 14.0 through 14.0.3, from 14.2.0 through 14.3.0; Spotfire for AWS Marketplace: from 14.0 before 14.3.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/27/2024
This vulnerability represents a critical arbitrary code execution flaw affecting multiple Spotfire product variants including Spotfire Analyst, Spotfire Server, and Spotfire for AWS Marketplace. The security issue stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the affected software components, particularly in how they handle user-supplied data during processing operations. The vulnerability manifests differently across product variants but consistently allows for remote code execution when properly exploited, making it a severe threat to organizational security infrastructure.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves a failure in proper parameter validation and input sanitization, creating an attack surface where malicious payloads can be injected and subsequently executed with elevated privileges. When exploited through the Windows client variant, the vulnerability requires human interaction from an unwitting user, indicating a social engineering component that could be leveraged through phishing or malicious file delivery attacks. The Web player variant presents a more direct threat as it allows execution of arbitrary code as the account running the Web player process, potentially leading to privilege escalation if that account has elevated system permissions. The Automation Services component introduces another vector where attackers can execute malicious code through the automation framework, potentially compromising entire workflow processes.
From an operational impact perspective, successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and lateral movement within affected networks. The vulnerability affects multiple versions across different Spotfire product lines, with the affected ranges spanning from version 12.0.9 through 12.5.0 for Analyst, and similar ranges for Server and AWS Marketplace variants. This widespread impact across different product lines and version ranges indicates a fundamental flaw in the software architecture rather than a localized issue. The vulnerability's classification aligns with CWE-74 and CWE-79 standards, which address injection flaws and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities respectively, though the specific implementation appears to be more severe in its execution capabilities.
The attack surface for this vulnerability extends beyond traditional network boundaries, particularly in the Web player and Automation Services variants where remote exploitation is possible without requiring local system access. This characteristic makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where Spotfire applications are exposed to external networks or where users may interact with potentially malicious content. The requirement for human interaction in the Windows client variant suggests that organizations should implement comprehensive user awareness training programs alongside technical mitigations. The potential for privilege escalation through the Web player and Automation Services components means that attackers could gain system-level access or access to sensitive data processing workflows.
Organizations should prioritize immediate remediation efforts by upgrading to patched versions of affected Spotfire products, as specified in the CVE advisory. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of affected systems, particularly those running the Web player and Automation Services components. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify potential exploitation vectors. The vulnerability's impact across multiple product variants also necessitates comprehensive inventory management and patch tracking to ensure all affected systems are properly updated. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect potential exploitation attempts through anomalous code execution patterns or unusual network activity from affected systems. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing application whitelisting policies and privilege separation to limit the potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.