VDB-293210 · CVE-2024-53588 · EUVD-2024-52002

iTop VPN 16.0 DLL vpn6 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in iTop VPN 16.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file \ProgramData\iTop VPN\Downloader\vpn6 of the component DLL Handler. Such manipulation leads to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-53588. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in iTop VPN 16.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the file \ProgramData\iTop VPN\Downloader\vpn6 of the component DLL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in iTop VPN v16.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing a crafted DLL file into the path \ProgramData\iTop VPN\Downloader\vpn6.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-53588 since 11/20/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-52002). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Network Encryption Software

Vendor

iTop

Name

Version

16.0

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.8
CNA Vector (MITRE): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

11/20/2024 🔍
01/24/2025 +65 days 🔍
01/24/2025 +0 days 🔍
06/20/2025 +146 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-53588 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-53588
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293210
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2025 08:01
Updated: 06/20/2025 00:07
Changes: 01/24/2025 08:01 (54), 01/25/2025 10:27 (12), 06/20/2025 00:07 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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