CVE-2024-7066 in DataCube3
Summary
by MITRE • 07/24/2024
A vulnerability was found in F-logic DataCube3 1.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/config_time_sync.php of the component HTTP POST Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument ntp_server leads to os command injection. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-272347.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/26/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-7066 represents a critical command injection flaw within F-logic DataCube3 version 1.0, specifically affecting the HTTP POST Request Handler component. This security weakness resides in the administrative configuration file /admin/config_time_sync.php which processes time synchronization settings through user-controllable input parameters. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the application's request handling pipeline, creating an exploitable condition that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary operating system commands through the ntp_server parameter.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through a well-defined attack vector that leverages the improper handling of user-supplied data in the HTTP POST request processing. When an attacker submits a malicious value to the ntp_server parameter within the time synchronization configuration endpoint, the application fails to properly sanitize or validate the input before incorporating it into system commands. This omission creates a direct pathway for command injection attacks, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with the privileges of the web application process. The vulnerability's classification as critical reflects the severity of potential impact, as command injection can lead to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access to underlying infrastructure.
Remote exploitation of CVE-2024-7066 presents a significant operational risk to organizations utilizing F-logic DataCube3 systems, particularly in environments where administrative access to time synchronization settings is exposed to untrusted networks. The public disclosure of the exploit (VDB-272347) increases the likelihood of automated attacks targeting vulnerable installations, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous in production environments. Attackers can leverage this flaw to gain persistent access to affected systems, potentially establishing backdoors, escalating privileges, or conducting further reconnaissance activities against network infrastructure. The attack surface extends beyond immediate system compromise to include potential lateral movement within network environments where time synchronization services are critical for security operations.
Organizations must implement immediate mitigations to address this vulnerability, including applying vendor-provided patches or updates as soon as they become available. Network segmentation strategies should be implemented to restrict access to administrative endpoints, particularly the /admin/config_time_sync.php file, through firewalls and access control lists. Input validation controls should be strengthened at the application level to sanitize all user-supplied data before processing, implementing proper parameter escaping and command execution restrictions. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous command execution patterns and unusual time synchronization configuration changes. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing web application firewalls to filter malicious requests targeting known vulnerable endpoints and establish robust network access controls to prevent unauthorized administrative access to critical system configuration interfaces. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-77 and CWE-78 categories related to command injection and improper input handling, while the attack pattern corresponds to ATT&CK techniques involving command and scripting interpreter execution and privilege escalation.