CVE-2024-12686
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CVE-2024-12686 is a command injection vulnerability in Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) that could allow attackers to execute commands with site user privileges, if they already possess administrative access. The SVRS score of 64 indicates a significant level of risk and potential for exploitation, though below the critical threshold of 80. This vulnerability allows an attacker with administrative privileges to inject commands, leading to unauthorized actions performed under the context of the site user. While the CVSS score is 6.6, the "In The Wild" and "Exploit Available" tags, along with its inclusion in the CISA KEV catalog, emphasize the immediate threat. Organizations using affected PRA and RS systems should apply patches immediately. The presence of active exploits means the vulnerability is being actively targeted, heightening the urgency to mitigate potential damage. Successful exploitation can lead to data breaches, system compromise, and further unauthorized access.
Description
CVE-2024-12686 is a vulnerability in Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) systems that allows an attacker with existing administrative privileges to execute arbitrary commands as a site user. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-78 category, which describes 'OS Command Injection.' While the CVSS score is 6.6, the SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) is 30, suggesting a moderate risk level. However, the 'In The Wild' tag indicates that this vulnerability is being actively exploited by hackers, making it a critical concern for organizations.
Key Insights
- Elevated Privilege Exploitation: The vulnerability allows an attacker with administrative privileges to gain control of user accounts and execute malicious commands. This represents a serious escalation of privileges, enabling attackers to gain access to sensitive data or compromise the entire system.
- Potential for Data Exfiltration: Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-12686 could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data stored on the target system. This could include confidential customer information, proprietary business data, or critical infrastructure details.
- Active Exploitation: The 'In The Wild' tag signifies that attackers are currently using this vulnerability in their campaigns, highlighting the urgent need for mitigation measures.
- Remote Exploitation: As the vulnerability affects PRA and RS systems, it can be exploited remotely, making it a significant threat to organizations with remote access capabilities.
Mitigation Strategies
- Patching: Immediately apply any available patches or updates from the vendor addressing CVE-2024-12686.
- Access Control: Implement robust access control measures to restrict administrative privileges and limit the number of users with elevated permissions.
- Input Validation: Utilize input validation techniques to prevent malicious code from being injected into the system through PRA and RS interfaces.
- Network Segmentation: Segment the network to isolate vulnerable systems and prevent attackers from spreading laterally once they gain initial access.
Additional Information
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