CVE-2024-58049 in HarmonyOS
Summary
by MITRE • 03/04/2025
Permission verification vulnerability in the media library module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-58049 represents a critical permission verification flaw within the media library module of affected systems. This type of vulnerability falls under the broader category of insufficient access control issues that can severely compromise the confidentiality of sensitive data. The media library module typically serves as a centralized repository for various digital assets including images, videos, audio files, and documents, making it a prime target for unauthorized access attempts. When permission verification mechanisms fail within such modules, attackers can potentially bypass authentication and authorization controls to access media resources that should be restricted to specific user roles or groups.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate validation of user permissions when accessing media library resources. This flaw likely manifests in the form of insufficient input sanitization or flawed access control logic that fails to properly verify whether authenticated users possess the necessary privileges to access specific media files. The vulnerability may exist in the application's backend processing layer where requests for media content are evaluated against user credentials and role-based access controls. According to CWE classification, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-285: Improper Authorization, which encompasses issues where systems fail to properly enforce access controls or where authorization checks are bypassed. The flaw could be particularly dangerous when combined with other weaknesses such as insecure direct object references or improper privilege management that allows attackers to escalate their access beyond what is intended.
The operational impact of successful exploitation of CVE-2024-58049 extends beyond simple unauthorized data access to potentially compromise entire service confidentiality mechanisms. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can gain access to sensitive media content that may include proprietary information, confidential communications, personal data, or intellectual property. This breach can result in significant financial losses, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage for organizations that rely on secure media handling. The vulnerability may enable attackers to access media files that contain customer information, internal communications, or other sensitive materials that should remain protected. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability provides a pathway to establish persistence within systems and can serve as a foundation for further attacks, potentially leading to complete system compromise. The impact is particularly severe in environments where media libraries contain classified information, personal health information, or other regulated data types that are subject to compliance requirements under various data protection regulations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-58049 should focus on implementing robust access control mechanisms and comprehensive permission verification processes within the media library module. Organizations should deploy proper input validation and sanitization techniques to ensure that all user requests are properly authenticated and authorized before granting access to media resources. The implementation of principle of least privilege should be enforced, ensuring that users can only access media files that are explicitly permitted for their role or user group. Security patches should be applied immediately to address the specific permission verification flaw, and organizations should conduct thorough code reviews to identify similar vulnerabilities in other modules. Additionally, implementing proper logging and monitoring of access attempts can help detect and respond to unauthorized access attempts. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability relates to T1078: Valid Accounts and T1566: Phishing, as attackers may use compromised credentials to exploit such permission flaws. Organizations should also consider implementing network segmentation and access control lists to limit exposure of media library modules and reduce the attack surface. Regular security assessments and penetration testing should be conducted to identify and remediate similar access control vulnerabilities across the entire system architecture.