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CVE-2024-42469

9.8 · CRITICAL

openHAB, a provider of open-source home automation software, has add-ons including the visualization add-on CometVisu.

Published Aug 12, 2024CWE-22EPSS 1.21%

Overview

CVE-2024-42469 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

openHAB, a provider of open-source home automation software, has add-ons including the visualization add-on CometVisu. Prior to version 4.2.1, CometVisu's file system endpoints don't require authentication and additionally the endpoint to update an existing file is susceptible to path traversal. This makes it possible for an attacker to overwrite existing files on the openHAB instance. If the overwritten file is a shell script that is executed at a later time, this vulnerability can allow remote code execution by an attacker. Users should upgrade to version 4.2.1 to receive a patch.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/openhab/openhab-webui/commit/630e8525835c698cf58856aa43782d92b18087f2GitHubgithub.com/openhab/openhab-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-f729-58x4-gqgf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42469?

CVE-2024-42469 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 12, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-42469?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-42469?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-42469?

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