CVE-2024-9819 in NG Analyser
Summary
by MITRE • 12/17/2024
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in NextGeography NG Analyser allows Functionality Misuse.
This issue affects NG Analyser: before 2.2.711.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/02/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-9819 represents a critical authorization bypass flaw within the NextGeography NG Analyser software platform, specifically impacting versions prior to 2.2.711. This vulnerability falls under the category of authorization bypass through user-controlled key, a classification that directly maps to CWE-285 and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004 which addresses valid accounts used for unauthorized access. The flaw enables malicious actors to manipulate authentication mechanisms by leveraging user-controlled keys, effectively circumventing the intended access controls that should govern system functionality.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate validation of user-supplied keys within the authorization framework of the NG Analyser. When users provide keys for accessing specific functionalities, the system fails to properly verify the legitimacy and authorization scope of these keys, allowing unauthorized access to restricted features. This misconfiguration creates a pathway for functionality misuse where attackers can exploit the system's trust in user-provided keys to gain access to resources they should not be permitted to access. The vulnerability particularly affects the authorization mechanisms that rely on key-based authentication, creating a dangerous precedent where the integrity of access controls can be compromised through simple key manipulation.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-9819 extends beyond immediate unauthorized access, potentially enabling attackers to perform actions that could compromise the entire system. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could access sensitive data, manipulate system configurations, or perform administrative functions that should be restricted to authorized personnel only. The consequences could include data exfiltration, system compromise, and potential lateral movement within networks where the NG Analyser is deployed. This vulnerability particularly threatens organizations that rely on the NG Analyser for geographic information system operations, as unauthorized access could lead to compromise of critical spatial data and mapping resources. The impact is amplified when considering that the vulnerability affects the core authorization mechanisms, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges or access multiple system components through a single successful exploitation.
Organizations utilizing NextGeography NG Analyser should immediately upgrade to version 2.2.711 or later to address this vulnerability, as no reliable workarounds exist for this authorization bypass issue. The fix implemented in the updated version likely includes enhanced validation of user-controlled keys, proper authorization scope checking, and strengthened authentication mechanisms that prevent the manipulation of key-based access controls. Security teams should also conduct thorough audits of system access logs to identify any potential exploitation attempts that may have occurred prior to the patch deployment. Additionally, implementing network segmentation and monitoring for unusual access patterns related to key-based authentication can help detect and prevent exploitation attempts. The vulnerability underscores the importance of proper authorization design principles and demonstrates how user-controlled inputs can create dangerous security gaps when not properly validated and sanitized within access control systems.