CVE-2024-54359 in Banner System Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/16/2024
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Saul Morales Pacheco Banner System allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Banner System: from n/a through 1.0.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/16/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-54359 represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the Banner System developed by Saul Morales Pacheco. This security weakness manifests as an incorrectly configured access control security level that permits unauthorized users to exploit the system's protective mechanisms. The vulnerability exists across all versions of the Banner System from the initial release through version 1.0.0, indicating a fundamental design flaw that has persisted throughout the product's development lifecycle. The affected system operates under the assumption that proper access controls are in place, but fails to validate user permissions correctly, creating an opening for malicious actors to bypass intended security measures.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate authorization checks within the Banner System's access control framework. When users attempt to perform actions or access resources within the system, the application fails to properly verify whether the requesting entity possesses the necessary privileges to execute such operations. This misconfiguration creates a pathway where unauthorized individuals can manipulate the system's behavior through crafted requests or by directly accessing protected functionality. The flaw operates at the application level where authentication and authorization mechanisms are not properly enforced, allowing privilege escalation or unauthorized data access scenarios. According to CWE classification, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-285 which specifically addresses Improper Authorization issues in software systems.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access to encompass potential data breaches, system compromise, and unauthorized modifications to banner content or system configurations. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain access to sensitive administrative functions, modify banner displays, or potentially access underlying system resources that should remain protected. The consequences are particularly severe given that banner systems often serve as critical components in content management or advertising platforms where unauthorized modifications could result in significant financial or reputational damage. This vulnerability directly impacts the CIA triad by compromising both confidentiality and integrity of the system's protected resources.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-54359 require immediate implementation of proper authorization controls throughout the Banner System's architecture. Organizations should implement robust access control mechanisms that enforce strict validation of user permissions before granting access to protected resources. The system must be updated to ensure that all requests undergo proper authorization checks, with clear role-based access controls implemented to prevent unauthorized operations. Security patches should address the root cause by correcting the incorrectly configured access control security levels and ensuring that all system components properly validate user privileges. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this type of vulnerability under privilege escalation techniques where adversaries exploit weak access control mechanisms to gain unauthorized access to system resources. Organizations should also implement monitoring and logging mechanisms to detect potential exploitation attempts and establish proper security hygiene practices to prevent similar configuration errors in future deployments.