CVE-2024-36415
Salesagility
CVE-2024-36415 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting SuiteCRM. This flaw stems from inadequate verification of uploaded files, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. While the CVSS score is 8.8, SOCRadar's Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) is 77, indicating a significant and near-critical risk demanding close attention. Though not exceeding the threshold of 80 for immediate action, the exploitability of this vulnerability is high. Upgrade to versions 7.14.4 or 8.6.1 to mitigate the risk. Failure to patch could lead to compromised systems and data breaches. The presence of CWE-434 further underscores the dangerous nature of unrestricted file uploads.
Description
CVE-2024-36415 is a critical vulnerability in SuiteCRM, an open-source CRM software application. It allows for remote code execution due to insufficient verification of uploaded files. The CVSS score of 9.1 indicates the high severity of this vulnerability, while the SVRS of 38 suggests a moderate level of risk.
Key Insights
- Remote Code Execution: This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, potentially leading to complete system compromise.
- Widely Used Software: SuiteCRM is a popular CRM software with a large user base, making it a prime target for exploitation.
- Active Exploits: Active exploits have been published for this vulnerability, indicating that it is actively being targeted by attackers.
Mitigation Strategies
- Update Software: Install the latest version of SuiteCRM (7.14.4 or 8.6.1) to patch the vulnerability.
- Restrict File Uploads: Implement strict file upload policies to prevent untrusted users from uploading malicious files.
- Use a Web Application Firewall (WAF): Deploy a WAF to block malicious requests and protect against exploitation attempts.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Regularly monitor logs and security alerts for any suspicious activity that may indicate an exploitation attempt.
Additional Information
- Threat Actors/APT Groups: No specific threat actors or APT groups have been identified as actively exploiting this vulnerability.
- CISA Warnings: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has not issued a warning for this vulnerability.
- In the Wild: This vulnerability is actively exploited by hackers.
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