CVE-2024-45187 in Mage AI
Summary
by MITRE • 08/23/2024
Guest users in the Mage AI framework that remain logged in after their accounts are deleted, are mistakenly given high privileges and specifically given access to remotely execute arbitrary code through the Mage AI terminal server
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/10/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-45187 represents a critical privilege escalation and remote code execution flaw within the Mage AI framework that directly impacts user session management and access controls. This issue manifests when guest users maintain active sessions after their accounts have been deleted from the system, creating a persistent security gap that allows unauthorized access to elevated privileges. The flaw specifically affects the Mage AI terminal server component, which serves as the primary interface for remote system interaction and command execution.
The technical root cause of this vulnerability stems from inadequate session invalidation procedures within the Mage AI framework's authentication and authorization mechanisms. When user accounts are deleted, the system fails to properly terminate existing sessions or revoke access privileges for users who remain logged in. This creates a window of opportunity where deleted guest users can maintain their authenticated state and potentially escalate their privileges beyond the intended guest access level. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it allows these lingering users to execute arbitrary code remotely through the terminal server interface.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability presents a severe risk to system integrity and confidentiality. The ability to remotely execute arbitrary code through the Mage AI terminal server means that attackers could potentially compromise entire systems, escalate privileges to administrative levels, and gain persistent access to network resources. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the vulnerability affects guest users, who typically have limited access rights but can now leverage their lingering sessions to perform high-privilege operations. This flaw could enable attackers to establish backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, or disrupt system operations.
The security implications of CVE-2024-45187 align with CWE-613 and CWE-285, representing insufficient session management and improper privilege management respectively. These weaknesses create conditions where authentication tokens or session identifiers remain valid even after account termination, violating fundamental security principles of least privilege and proper access control. The vulnerability also maps to several ATT&CK tactics including T1059 for command and script interpreter execution, T1078 for valid accounts, and T1566 for social engineering, as attackers could leverage this flaw to gain unauthorized access and execute malicious commands.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including enhanced session management protocols that automatically terminate all active sessions upon account deletion, proper invalidation of authentication tokens, and comprehensive privilege revocation procedures. Regular security audits should verify that session cleanup mechanisms function correctly and that access controls are properly enforced. System administrators should also consider implementing additional monitoring for unusual session activity and privilege escalation attempts. The recommended remediation approach includes patching the Mage AI framework to ensure proper session invalidation and privilege management, combined with network segmentation to limit the impact of potential exploitation and regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in related components.