CVE-2024-36130 in EPMM
Summary
by MITRE • 08/07/2024
An insufficient authorization vulnerability in web component of EPMM prior to 12.1.0.1 allows an unauthorized attacker within the network to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of the appliance.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-36130 represents a critical insufficient authorization flaw within the web component of EPMM (Enterprise Policy Management Module) versions prior to 12.1.0.1. This security weakness fundamentally compromises the system's access control mechanisms, creating a pathway for malicious actors to bypass legitimate authentication processes and gain elevated privileges. The vulnerability specifically affects the web interface component that handles administrative functions, where proper authorization checks fail to validate user permissions adequately.
The technical implementation of this flaw stems from inadequate input validation and permission verification within the web application layer. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can manipulate web requests to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system without proper authorization. This type of vulnerability falls under the CWE-862 category, which addresses insufficient authorization flaws where the system fails to properly verify that an actor is authorized to perform a requested action. The weakness creates a direct execution path that allows attackers to leverage the web interface as a vector for system compromise, potentially leading to complete system takeover.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risk to organizations relying on EPMM appliances, particularly those with limited network segmentation. The attack surface is expanded due to the web component's accessibility, allowing unauthorized network users to exploit the system remotely. The impact extends beyond simple command execution to include potential data exfiltration, system modification, and establishment of persistent backdoors. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter, and T1068 for exploit for privilege escalation, making it a comprehensive threat vector for attackers seeking to establish persistent access.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to EPMM version 12.1.0.1 or later, which contains the necessary authorization patches. Network segmentation should be enforced to limit access to the appliance's web interface, and additional monitoring should be deployed to detect anomalous command execution patterns. Access controls should be reviewed and strengthened to ensure proper principle of least privilege implementation. Security teams should also conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify any potential exploitation attempts and implement proper logging mechanisms to track unauthorized access attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches and proper access control implementations in enterprise environments.