CVE-2024-41270 in Gorush
Summary
by MITRE • 08/07/2024
An issue discovered in the RunHTTPServer function in Gorush v1.18.4 allows attackers to intercept and manipulate data due to use of deprecated TLS version.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/13/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-41270 affects Gorush version 1.18.4 and stems from the RunHTTPServer function which employs deprecated TLS versions for secure communications. This represents a critical security flaw that undermines the integrity of data transmission between clients and the server. The use of outdated cryptographic protocols creates an attack surface that malicious actors can exploit to perform man-in-the-middle attacks, intercept sensitive information, and manipulate data flows. The vulnerability specifically targets the TLS configuration within the HTTP server implementation, where legacy TLS versions are still permitted despite industry-wide recommendations to disable them due to known security weaknesses.
The technical implementation flaw lies in the server's failure to enforce modern TLS security standards during the HTTP server initialization process. When Gorush operates with deprecated TLS versions such as TLS 1.0 or 1.1, it exposes itself to various cryptographic attacks including POODLE and BEAST vulnerabilities that have been well-documented in cybersecurity literature. The RunHTTPServer function does not properly validate or enforce TLS protocol version constraints, allowing connections to proceed with insecure cryptographic configurations. This weakness directly maps to CWE-327 which identifies the use of weak cryptographic algorithms and protocols as a fundamental security flaw. The vulnerability demonstrates poor security engineering practices where the system fails to implement proper cryptographic security controls during initialization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data interception to encompass potential complete system compromise through data manipulation and credential theft. Attackers can exploit this weakness to eavesdrop on communications, modify payloads, inject malicious content, or even perform session hijacking attacks against authenticated users. The implications are particularly severe for applications that rely on Gorush for notification services, as these systems may handle sensitive user data, authentication tokens, or business-critical information. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of services that depend on secure HTTP communications, creating potential for significant financial loss, data breaches, and regulatory compliance violations. Organizations using affected versions may experience unauthorized access to their notification infrastructure and associated data.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate implementation of TLS 1.2 or higher protocol enforcement within the Gorush configuration. System administrators must update to patched versions of Gorush that address this vulnerability, while also implementing proper TLS configuration validation to prevent deprecated protocols from being accepted. The solution involves configuring the HTTP server to explicitly disable TLS 1.0 and 1.1 versions and enforce the use of modern cryptographic standards. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive audits of all TLS implementations across their infrastructure to identify similar deprecated protocol usage. Organizations should consider implementing automated security scanning tools that can detect and alert on insecure TLS configurations, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1566 which focuses on credential harvesting through phishing and network attacks. The remediation process must include thorough testing of updated configurations to ensure that legitimate client connections continue to function properly while eliminating the security risks associated with deprecated TLS implementations.