CVE-2024-50573 in JetBrains
Summary
by MITRE • 10/28/2024
In JetBrains Hub before 2024.3.47707 improper access control allowed users to generate permanent tokens for unauthorized services
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/28/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-50573 represents a critical access control flaw within JetBrains Hub software versions prior to 2024.3.47707. This issue stems from inadequate authorization mechanisms that permit malicious actors to exploit the system's token generation capabilities without proper authentication. The flaw exists in the platform's permission model where users can manipulate the system to create persistent authentication tokens for services they should not have access to. This represents a fundamental breakdown in the principle of least privilege and demonstrates poor implementation of access control checks that should normally prevent unauthorized token creation.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization within software systems. The flaw allows attackers to bypass normal authentication procedures and generate long-lasting tokens that can be used to access restricted services indefinitely. This type of vulnerability falls under the ATT&CK technique T1566, specifically focusing on credential access through exploitation of software vulnerabilities. The vulnerability occurs at the application layer where the system fails to properly validate user permissions before allowing token generation operations, creating an entry point for privilege escalation and unauthorized system access.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-50573 is severe and multifaceted, potentially enabling attackers to maintain persistent access to JetBrains Hub environments for extended periods. Once exploited, unauthorized users can generate tokens that provide access to sensitive project data, user management functions, and system configuration settings. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations that rely on JetBrains Hub for collaborative development environments, as compromised tokens could lead to data breaches, unauthorized code modifications, and complete system compromise. The permanent nature of these tokens means that the attack impact can persist long after initial exploitation, making detection and remediation more challenging.
Organizations should immediately upgrade to JetBrains Hub version 2024.3.47707 or later to address this vulnerability. System administrators should conduct comprehensive audits of existing tokens and revoke any suspicious or unauthorized access tokens that may have been generated. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual token generation patterns and access attempts to restricted services. Implementing additional authentication layers such as multi-factor authentication and regular token rotation policies can help mitigate the risk. Security teams should also review and strengthen access control policies to ensure proper segregation of duties and limit the scope of permissions available to individual users within the JetBrains Hub environment.