Description

CVE-2024-31214 is a critical vulnerability in Traccar, an open-source GPS tracking system. It allows attackers to upload arbitrary files to the device image upload API, giving them full control over the file contents, directory, extension, and partial control over the file name. This could lead to remote code execution, XSS, DOS, and other attacks. The default Traccar installation exacerbates the vulnerability due to enabled self-registration and root/system privileges.

Key Insights

• High Severity: The CVSS score of 9.6 and SVRS of 0 indicate a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
• Remote Exploitation: Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely without requiring physical access to the target system.
• Wide Impact: The vulnerability affects Traccar versions 5.1 through 5.12, potentially impacting a large number of users.
• Active Exploitation: The vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild, posing a significant threat to organizations using Traccar.

Mitigation Strategies

• Update to Traccar 6.0: Install the latest version of Traccar (6.0) which includes a fix for this vulnerability.
• Disable Self-Registration: Turn off self-registration to prevent unauthorized users from creating accounts and exploiting the vulnerability.
• Restrict File Upload Privileges: Implement access controls to limit who can upload files to the device image upload API.
• Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Regularly monitor logs and security alerts for any suspicious activity that could indicate exploitation of this vulnerability.

Additional Information

• Threat Actors/APT Groups: No specific threat actors or APT groups have been identified as actively exploiting this vulnerability.
• Exploit Status: Active exploits have been published.
• CISA Warnings: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning about this vulnerability, urging organizations to take immediate action.

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