#VU91991 Improper Privilege Management in Mendix Applications using Mendix 9 and Mendix Applications using Mendix 10 - CVE-2024-33500

Vulnerability identifier: #VU91991

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-33500

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mendix Applications using Mendix 9
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Mendix Applications using Mendix 10
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Siemens

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A remote administrator with the capability to manage a role can elevate the access rights of users with that role.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mendix Applications using Mendix 9: 9.3.0

Mendix Applications using Mendix 10: before 10.6.9

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External links
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-540640.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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