Multiple vulnerabilities in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-3676
CVE-2024-0862
CWE-ID CWE-284
CWE-918
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Proofpoint Enterprise Protection
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor Proofpoint

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU89561

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-3676

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to create accounts.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to create additional Secure Reader accounts under the attacker's control.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Proofpoint Enterprise Protection: before 8.18.6 patch 4868

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2024-0002


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

EUVDB-ID: #VU89560

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0862

CWE-ID: CWE-918 - Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote user to perform SSRF attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the Proofpoint Encryption endpoint. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and trick the application to initiate requests to arbitrary systems.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker gain access to sensitive data, located in the local network or send malicious requests to other servers from the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Proofpoint Enterprise Protection: before 8.18.6 patch 4868

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2024-0001


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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