CVE-2024-37865 in S3Browser
Summary
by MITRE • 07/10/2024
An issue in S3Browser v.11.4.5 and v.10.9.9 and fixed in v.11.5.7 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the S3 compatible storage component.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/29/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37865 affects S3Browser versions 11.4.5 and 10.9.9, representing a significant security flaw in the S3 compatible storage component that enables unauthorized information disclosure. This issue stems from inadequate access controls and insufficient validation mechanisms within the application's interaction with S3-compatible storage systems, creating a pathway for remote attackers to exploit the system and extract sensitive data. The vulnerability manifests through the application's handling of storage credentials and access permissions, where proper authentication checks fail to prevent unauthorized data retrieval operations.
The technical flaw resides in the improper implementation of access control measures within the S3Browser application's storage interface, specifically within version 11.4.5 and 10.9.9. This weakness allows attackers to bypass normal authentication procedures and access storage objects that should be restricted to authorized users only. The vulnerability can be exploited through manipulation of API calls or by leveraging the application's failure to properly validate user credentials and permissions before granting access to S3-compatible storage resources. This misconfiguration essentially creates a backdoor that enables unauthorized data access through the application's storage component.
From an operational perspective, the impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it can lead to complete compromise of sensitive information stored in S3-compatible systems. Attackers can potentially access confidential business data, user information, financial records, and other proprietary content that should remain protected. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or network, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can be exploited from anywhere on the internet. Organizations using affected versions of S3Browser face significant risk of data breaches and compliance violations.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-284, which describes improper access control issues, and can be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation. Organizations should immediately upgrade to S3Browser version 11.5.7 or later to remediate this vulnerability, as this release includes proper access control implementations and credential validation mechanisms. Additional mitigations include implementing network-level restrictions to limit access to the application, conducting thorough access control reviews, and monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. Security teams should also consider implementing network segmentation and regular vulnerability assessments to prevent similar issues in other components of their S3-compatible storage infrastructure.