CVE-2024-41637
CVE-2024-41637 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in RaspAP before version 3.1.5. An attacker can exploit this flaw because the www-data user has write access to the restapi.service file and undue Sudo privileges, allowing execution of critical commands without needing a password. Despite a CVSS score of 0, this vulnerability is significant because an attacker can gain elevated access to the system. The SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) is 30, indicating a moderate risk, though active exploitation ('In The Wild') makes it a notable concern. Successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise. Organizations using RaspAP should upgrade to version 3.1.5 or later immediately to mitigate the security risk. This critical vulnerability warrants prompt patching.
Description
CVE-2024-41637 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in RaspAP versions prior to 3.1.5. It allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system due to the www-data user having write access to the restapi.service file and Sudo privileges to execute critical commands without a password. The SVRS for this vulnerability is 46, indicating a moderate level of risk.
Key Insights
- Privilege Escalation: This vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate their privileges to the level of the www-data user, which could lead to further compromise of the system.
- Unrestricted Sudo Privileges: The www-data user has Sudo privileges to execute several critical commands without a password, which could allow an attacker to gain complete control of the system.
- Remote Exploitation: This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to compromise the system without physical access.
Mitigation Strategies
- Update RaspAP: Update RaspAP to version 3.1.5 or later to address this vulnerability.
- Restrict Sudo Privileges: Review and restrict the Sudo privileges granted to the www-data user to prevent unauthorized command execution.
- Implement Least Privilege: Implement the principle of least privilege to limit the privileges granted to users and services to only those necessary for their intended functions.
- Monitor for Suspicious Activity: Monitor system logs and network traffic for any suspicious activity that may indicate an attempt to exploit 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: No active exploits have been published for 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 not known to be actively exploited in the wild.
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