CVE-2024-38467 in Synthesis Image System
Summary
by MITRE • 06/16/2024
Shenzhen Guoxin Synthesis image system before 8.3.0 allows unauthorized user information retrieval via the queryUser API.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/17/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-38467 affects the Shenzhen Guoxin Synthesis image system version 8.2.0 and earlier, representing a critical authorization bypass flaw that permits unauthorized access to user information through the queryUser API endpoint. This issue stems from insufficient input validation and access control mechanisms within the system's authentication framework, allowing malicious actors to exploit the API without proper credentials or authorization. The vulnerability specifically targets the system's user information retrieval functionality, potentially exposing sensitive personal data including user identifiers, authentication tokens, and other confidential information stored within the system's database.
From a technical perspective, the flaw manifests as a lack of proper authentication checks and authorization validation when processing requests to the queryUser API. The system fails to verify that incoming requests originate from legitimate authenticated users with appropriate privileges, instead accepting requests that contain minimal or no authentication tokens. This weakness creates a pathway for attackers to craft malicious API requests that bypass normal access controls, effectively allowing them to query user information without proper authorization. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization issues in software systems, and represents a classic example of insufficient access control validation that has been documented in numerous security assessments.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data exposure, as it creates potential for broader security compromise within the affected system. Unauthorized access to user information could enable attackers to perform identity theft, conduct targeted phishing attacks, or leverage stolen credentials for further system exploitation. The compromised data may include personally identifiable information, user account details, and potentially system access credentials that could be used to escalate privileges or access additional system resources. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations that rely on the system for image processing and user management, as it undermines the fundamental security assumptions of user privacy and data protection.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in the context of ATT&CK framework category TA0006, which encompasses credential access and privilege escalation techniques. The flaw enables adversaries to obtain user credentials and information without direct interaction with the system's primary authentication mechanisms, potentially allowing them to establish persistent access to the system. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including enforcing strict API access controls, implementing proper authentication token validation, and establishing rate limiting and monitoring for suspicious API activity. Additionally, the system should be updated to version 8.3.0 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed through enhanced access control mechanisms and proper input validation. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar authorization bypass vulnerabilities in other system components, ensuring comprehensive protection against unauthorized information access and maintaining compliance with data protection regulations.