CVE-2024-41570 in Havoc
Summary
by MITRE • 08/12/2024
An Unauthenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in demon callback handling in Havoc 2 0.7 allows attackers to send arbitrary network traffic originating from the team server.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/29/2024
The vulnerability CVE-2024-41570 represents a critical unauthenticated server-side request forgery flaw within the demon callback handling mechanism of Havoc 2 0.7, a sophisticated red team automation platform. This issue arises from insufficient validation of incoming requests in the team server's callback processing functionality, allowing remote attackers to manipulate the system's network behavior without requiring authentication credentials. The vulnerability specifically affects the demon component's ability to handle callback requests, creating a pathway for attackers to initiate arbitrary network communications originating from the compromised team server.
The technical implementation of this SSRF vulnerability stems from the lack of proper input sanitization and validation within the demon callback handler. When the team server processes incoming callback requests from compromised systems, it fails to adequately verify the source or content of these requests, enabling attackers to craft malicious payloads that can force the server to establish connections to arbitrary destinations. This flaw operates at the server-side request forgery layer, where the application's trust model is incorrectly applied to external inputs, allowing attackers to bypass normal network restrictions and potentially access internal systems that would otherwise be protected by network segmentation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple network reconnaissance, as it provides attackers with the capability to perform lateral movement and internal network scanning from the perspective of the compromised team server. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to probe internal services, access sensitive data within the internal network, or even establish further attack vectors by targeting systems that are not directly exposed to the internet. The unauthenticated nature of the exploit means that any remote attacker can immediately leverage this capability without requiring prior access credentials, making it particularly dangerous for operational security environments where team servers are often exposed to external networks.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as a variant of CWE-918, which specifically addresses server-side request forgery vulnerabilities, and it aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol manipulation. The remediation strategy should focus on implementing strict input validation and source verification mechanisms within the demon callback handling logic, ensuring that all incoming requests are properly authenticated and validated before any network operations are initiated. Additionally, network segmentation and firewall rules should be implemented to limit the potential impact of such vulnerabilities, while regular security assessments should be conducted to identify and address similar flaws in the application's architecture. Organizations using Havoc 2 0.7 should prioritize immediate patching and implement network monitoring to detect suspicious outbound traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.