CVE-2024-7293 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 password brute forcing attack is possible through weak password requirements.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/01/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-7293 affects Progress Telerik Report Server versions before 2024 Q3 release 10.2.24.806, representing a critical authentication weakness that exposes systems to automated password brute force attacks. This issue stems from insufficient password policy enforcement mechanisms within the report server's authentication framework, creating an exploitable condition where attackers can systematically test multiple password combinations against user accounts without adequate rate limiting or complexity requirements.
The technical flaw manifests through the absence of robust password strength controls that would normally prevent the creation or acceptance of weak passwords such as those based on common dictionary words, sequential patterns, or easily guessable combinations. This weakness aligns with CWE-521 Weak Password Requirements, where the system fails to enforce sufficient password complexity controls. The vulnerability creates a direct path for credential stuffing and brute force attacks, as the authentication system does not implement adequate protections such as account lockout mechanisms, exponential backoff delays, or minimum entropy requirements for password acceptance.
From an operational impact perspective, this vulnerability significantly increases the risk of unauthorized system access and potential data breaches within organizations relying on Telerik Report Server for business intelligence and reporting functions. Attackers can leverage automated tools to rapidly test common password combinations against valid user accounts, potentially gaining access to sensitive business reports, financial data, and operational insights. The implications extend beyond simple unauthorized access, as compromised accounts may provide attackers with the ability to modify report configurations, access restricted data sets, or even escalate privileges within the system. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under T1110 Brute Force and T1078 Valid Accounts, where adversaries exploit weak authentication mechanisms to maintain persistent access to target systems.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including enforcing strong password policies that require minimum length, complexity, and regular rotation requirements for all user accounts. The system should be updated to the latest 2024 Q3 release or higher version that addresses this vulnerability. Additional protective measures include implementing account lockout policies after failed authentication attempts, deploying intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious login patterns, and configuring network-level access controls to limit exposure of the report server to trusted networks only. Security teams should also conduct comprehensive password audits to identify and strengthen any existing weak credentials within the system, while establishing monitoring procedures to detect and respond to brute force attack attempts in real-time.