Remote code execution in BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access and Remote Support software

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU103066

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12356

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note, the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Privileged Remote Access (PRA): 15.1.1 - 24.3.1

Remote Support: 9.0.0 - 24.3.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:beyondtrust:pra:15.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:beyondtrust:pra:15.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:beyondtrust:pra:15.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:beyondtrust:remote_support:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:beyondtrust:remote_support:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:beyondtrust:remote_support:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt24-10

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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.