CVE-2024-50707 in Tripleplay
Summary
by MITRE • 03/04/2025
Unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in Uniguest Tripleplay before 24.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the X-Forwarded-For header in an HTTP GET request.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/30/2025
This vulnerability represents a critical security flaw in the Uniguest Tripleplay system affecting versions prior to 24.2.1. The issue stems from improper input validation within the application's handling of HTTP headers, specifically the X-Forwarded-For header which is commonly used to identify the originating IP address of a client connecting through an HTTP proxy or load balancer. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by crafting malicious HTTP GET requests that include specially formatted data within the X-Forwarded-For header field. This represents a severe privilege escalation vulnerability that bypasses normal authentication mechanisms and could potentially allow full system compromise.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through a classic injection attack vector where the application fails to properly sanitize or validate the X-Forwarded-For header content before processing it. When the system receives a GET request containing malicious data in this header, the application's processing logic treats the input as executable code rather than mere identifying information. This flaw aligns with CWE-94, which describes "Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')" and specifically relates to improper handling of HTTP headers that should only contain routing information. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates at the network layer where attackers can exploit it without requiring any valid credentials or prior access to the system, making it a prime target for automated exploitation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple code execution, potentially allowing attackers to gain complete control over affected systems. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to install backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, modify system configurations, or use the compromised system as a pivot point for further attacks within the network infrastructure. The unauthenticated nature of the attack means that organizations with exposed Uniguest Tripleplay systems could be compromised without any indication of unauthorized access, creating significant challenges for incident detection and response. This vulnerability particularly affects organizations that rely on Uniguest Tripleplay for guest access management, hospitality services, or similar applications where the system handles sensitive user information and network traffic.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including upgrading to Uniguest Tripleplay version 24.2.1 or later, which contains the necessary patches to address the vulnerability. Network-level protections such as firewall rules that restrict access to affected systems and implement rate limiting on HTTP requests can provide temporary defense while upgrades are underway. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and sanitization measures for all HTTP headers, particularly those used for proxy information, will help prevent similar issues in other applications. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual patterns in X-Forwarded-For header usage, and organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls to filter malicious requests before they reach the application layer. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of following security best practices such as the principle of least privilege and regular security assessments to identify and remediate similar injection vulnerabilities across the entire infrastructure. This issue demonstrates the critical need for proper header validation and input sanitization as outlined in various security frameworks including those referenced by the ATT&CK framework under the code injection and command execution techniques categories.