CVE-2024-7292 in Telerik Report Server
Summary
by MITRE • 10/09/2024
In Progress® Telerik® Report Server versions prior to 2024 Q3 (10.2.24.806), a credential stuffing attack is possible through improper restriction of excessive login attempts.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/01/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-7292 affects Progress Telerik Report Server versions prior to 2024 Q3, specifically those below version 10.2.24.806. This security flaw represents a critical weakness in the authentication mechanism that allows malicious actors to conduct credential stuffing attacks through improper restriction of excessive login attempts. The vulnerability stems from insufficient rate limiting and account lockout mechanisms that should normally prevent automated attack vectors from systematically testing credentials against user accounts.
This technical flaw falls under the category of weak authentication controls and improper restriction of excessive login attempts, which aligns with CWE-307 and CWE-308 categories within the Common Weakness Enumeration framework. The absence of proper rate limiting allows attackers to rapidly submit login requests without triggering protective mechanisms that would normally delay or block repeated authentication attempts. This creates an environment where automated tools can systematically test thousands of credential combinations per minute, making credential stuffing attacks highly effective against the affected system.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe as it enables attackers to compromise user accounts through automated credential testing without detection or blocking. Attackers can leverage compromised credentials from data breaches or other sources to gain unauthorized access to the report server, potentially leading to data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and further network compromise. The vulnerability affects the core authentication functionality of the system, making it particularly dangerous as it undermines the fundamental security controls that protect user access.
Organizations utilizing affected Progress Telerik Report Server versions should immediately apply the vendor-provided security patches released in the 2024 Q3 update cycle. The recommended mitigations include implementing robust rate limiting mechanisms, enforcing account lockout policies after failed login attempts, and deploying multi-factor authentication for privileged accounts. Security teams should also monitor authentication logs for unusual patterns and consider implementing intrusion detection systems that can identify credential stuffing attack patterns. Additionally, organizations should conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify any other systems running vulnerable versions of the Telerik Report Server software and ensure proper access controls are implemented across all authentication points.
The attack surface for this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential theft as it provides a potential entry point for more sophisticated attacks leveraging compromised accounts for lateral movement within networks. The weakness demonstrates a failure to implement proper security controls as outlined in the ATT&CK framework under the credential access and privilege escalation tactics. Organizations should also consider implementing additional security measures such as adaptive authentication, behavioral analytics, and comprehensive monitoring of authentication activities to detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The vulnerability serves as a reminder of the critical importance of timely patch management and proper authentication security controls in protecting enterprise systems from automated attack vectors.