#VU101264 Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security in IBM Robotic Process Automation - CVE-2024-49824

Vulnerability identifier: #VU101264

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49824

CWE-ID: CWE-602

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Robotic Process Automation
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform unauthorized actions.

The vulnerability exists due to client-side enforcement of server-side security. An local user to perform unauthorized actions as a privileged user due to improper validation of client-side security enforcement.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Robotic Process Automation: before 21.0.7.19

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177587

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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.