CVE-2024-37204 in PropertyHive Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 11/01/2024
Missing Authorization vulnerability in PropertyHive allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PropertyHive: from n/a through 2.0.9.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/19/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37204 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the PropertyHive web application platform, specifically impacting versions ranging from the initial release through 2.0.9. This weakness stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels that fail to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive functionalities or data. The vulnerability resides in the application's core authorization mechanisms, where proper authentication checks are either absent or inadequately implemented, allowing unauthorized users to potentially access restricted areas of the system.
This missing authorization vulnerability operates at the intersection of multiple security domains, specifically aligning with CWE-862 which addresses insufficient authorization checks and CWE-284 which covers improper access control mechanisms. The flaw enables attackers to exploit incorrect security configurations that should normally enforce strict access controls between different user roles and permissions. When properly configured, PropertyHive's access control system should distinguish between various user types such as administrators, agents, and clients, each with distinct permission levels. However, the vulnerability allows attackers to bypass these intended restrictions through improper configuration or implementation of access control rules.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, potentially enabling attackers to manipulate property listings, access confidential client information, modify system settings, or perform administrative functions without proper authorization. This could result in significant financial loss, regulatory compliance violations, and reputational damage for organizations relying on PropertyHive for their real estate management operations. The vulnerability's scope encompasses not just individual data breaches but could potentially allow for complete system compromise if attackers can escalate privileges through the flawed access control mechanisms.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-37204 should prioritize immediate implementation of proper access control validation throughout the PropertyHive application. Organizations must ensure that all user interactions are properly authenticated and authorized before granting access to restricted functionalities. This includes implementing robust session management, enforcing role-based access controls, and conducting thorough security testing of access control mechanisms. The fix should address the root cause by ensuring that all application endpoints properly validate user permissions and that access control configurations are correctly implemented according to security best practices. Additionally, regular security audits and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar authorization flaws that may exist in other parts of the system. The remediation process should align with industry standards such as those outlined in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and should incorporate defensive measures against privilege escalation attacks as described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation techniques. Organizations should also implement monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect unauthorized access attempts and ensure that access control violations are properly logged for forensic analysis and incident response purposes.