CVE-2024-43692 in ProGauge MAGLINK LX CONSOLE
Summary
by MITRE • 09/25/2024
An attacker can directly request the ProGauge MAGLINK LX CONSOLE resource sub page with full privileges by requesting the URL directly.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/01/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-43692 represents a critical access control flaw within the ProGauge MAGLINK LX CONSOLE system. This issue manifests when an attacker can directly access privileged resource sub pages without proper authentication or authorization. The vulnerability stems from inadequate session management and access control mechanisms within the web application interface of the console. The system fails to properly validate user permissions when processing direct URL requests, allowing unauthorized individuals to bypass normal authentication flows and gain elevated privileges. This flaw directly impacts the principle of least privilege and demonstrates a fundamental weakness in the application's security architecture. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it affects the core console functionality that likely manages critical system configurations and monitoring capabilities.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the web application's failure to enforce proper access controls at the application layer. When a user requests a specific URL path that corresponds to a privileged resource sub page, the system should validate whether the current session has appropriate authorization levels before serving the content. However, in this case, the application appears to grant access based solely on the URL structure rather than verifying the user's credentials and permissions. This represents a classic case of insecure direct object reference vulnerability, which is categorized under CWE-284 Access Control Issues. The flaw likely exists due to missing or improperly configured authorization checks that should occur before rendering any privileged content. Attackers can exploit this by simply knowing the URL structure of protected resources and making direct HTTP requests to these endpoints.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-43692 extends beyond simple unauthorized access to potentially compromise the entire system integrity and availability. An attacker with access to these privileged pages could modify critical system configurations, view sensitive monitoring data, manipulate operational parameters, or potentially escalate their privileges further within the network. The vulnerability affects the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability as defined by the CIA triad, since unauthorized access could lead to data breaches, system manipulation, and service disruption. Depending on the specific functionality of the MAGLINK LX CONSOLE, this could result in unauthorized control over industrial processes or monitoring systems. The impact is particularly severe in environments where such consoles manage critical infrastructure or industrial control systems, as the attacker could potentially disrupt operations or gain access to sensitive operational data.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing robust access control mechanisms throughout the application. The primary solution involves implementing proper authentication and authorization checks at every entry point of the application, ensuring that all requests are validated against the user's session and permissions before serving any privileged content. This includes implementing proper session management with secure session tokens, enforcing role-based access control, and ensuring that direct URL access attempts are properly validated. The system should also implement proper logging and monitoring of access attempts to detect and respond to unauthorized access attempts. Additionally, the application should be configured to use secure HTTP headers, implement proper input validation, and ensure that all access control decisions are made at the application level rather than relying on URL structure alone. Organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments of their web applications, implement the principle of least privilege, and regularly audit access controls to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in the future. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 Valid Accounts and T1566 Phishing, as it represents an opportunity for attackers to leverage valid access paths to gain elevated privileges without proper authentication.