CVE-2024-54449 in Community
Summary
by MITRE • 03/14/2025
The API used to interact with documents in the application contains two endpoints with a flaw that allows an authenticated attacker to write a file with controlled contents to an arbitrary location on the underlying file system. This can be used to facilitate RCE. An account with ‘read’ and ‘write’ privileges on at least one existing document in the application is required to exploit the vulnerability. Exploitation of this vulnerability would allow an attacker to run commands of their choosing on the underlying operating system of the web server running LogicalDOC.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/07/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-54449 represents a critical file system manipulation flaw within the LogicalDOC document management application. This security weakness resides in the application's API endpoints that handle document interactions, specifically affecting two distinct API methods that process file operations. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation and inadequate path traversal controls, allowing authenticated users to manipulate file system operations through crafted API requests. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it directly enables arbitrary file writing capabilities, which can be leveraged for remote code execution on the underlying web server.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves a classic path traversal and file manipulation attack vector where authenticated users with read and write privileges on existing documents can exploit the API endpoints to write files to arbitrary locations on the file system. The flaw occurs when the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied file paths or content parameters, allowing attackers to specify destination paths outside of intended directories. This vulnerability maps directly to CWE-22 (Path Traversal) and CWE-74 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component) as it allows attackers to manipulate file system operations through unvalidated input. The attack chain typically begins with an authenticated session, followed by crafting malicious API requests that specify target file paths and content, ultimately leading to persistent file placement on the server.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple file manipulation, as it provides a direct pathway to remote code execution on the web server hosting LogicalDOC. Once an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they can write malicious files to critical system locations such as web root directories, system binaries, or configuration files, enabling them to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the web server process. This represents a severe privilege escalation scenario that can lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and persistence mechanisms. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1059 (Command and Scripting Interpreter) and T1566 (Phishing) as attackers can leverage this to establish persistent access and execute malicious payloads. The requirement for existing read and write privileges on at least one document provides a baseline authentication barrier, but this is insufficient protection against determined attackers who may have already gained access through other means.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-54449 should focus on immediate patching of the affected application versions, along with implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding controls. Organizations should enforce strict path validation on all file system operations, implement proper access controls, and establish robust monitoring for unusual file system activities. The solution involves implementing a whitelist approach for file paths, sanitizing all user inputs, and ensuring proper privilege separation between application components and system resources. Additionally, network segmentation, web application firewalls, and regular security assessments should be deployed to prevent exploitation attempts and detect potential abuse of this vulnerability. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of secure file handling practices and proper input validation in web applications, particularly those handling user-generated content or document management operations.