#VU89561 Improper access control in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection - CVE-2024-3676

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89561

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Proofpoint Enterprise Protection
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor: Proofpoint

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

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

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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?

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