#VU101016 Improper Authentication in ProjectSend - CVE-2024-11680

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101016

Vulnerability 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-2024-11680

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
ProjectSend
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: ProjectSend

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization within the options.php file. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the application and modify its configuration, which can lead to malicious file uploads and remote code execution.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ProjectSend: r375 - 1605

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External links
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/projectsend-auth-bypass.yaml
https://github.com/projectsend/projectsend/commit/193367d937b1a59ed5b68dd4e60bd53317473744
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/linux/http/projectsend_unauth_rce.rb
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/projectsend-bypass
https://www.synacktiv.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/synacktiv-projectsend-multiple-vulnerabilities.pdf

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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.