CVE-2024-30170

PrivX before 34.0 allows data exfiltration and denial of service via the REST API

High · published August 6, 2024

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky vulnerability in PrivX could let attackers exfiltrate data or even take your service down! 🚨 Think of this flaw like a restaurant with a hidden menu that lets anyone sneak into the kitchen and take food without paying. If they know where to look, they can grab sensitive ingredients or even shut down the whole service! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access confidential data, leading to a potential breach of sensitive information, and they might even cause a denial of service, leaving users unable to access vital services. This could mean financial losses and damage to your reputation!

Put simply

Think of this flaw like a restaurant with a hidden menu that lets anyone sneak into the kitchen and take food without paying. If they know where to look, they can grab sensitive ingredients or even shut down the whole service! CVE-2024-30170 allows data exfiltration and denial of service via the REST API, affecting multiple versions of PrivX. It enables unauthorized access to crucial data and service disruptions due to improper API handling.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access confidential data, leading to a potential breach of sensitive information, and they might even cause a denial of service, leaving users unable to access vital services. This could mean financial losses and damage to your reputation! To protect yourself, upgrade to PrivX versions 33.1, 32.3, 31.3, or jump to major version 34.0 or later. Ensure to review your API access controls and monitor for any unusual activities! You've got this! Secure your setup and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00614 · 48.7th percentile
Published
2024-08-06T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 AUG 00:00Z
    PrivX before 34.0 allows data exfiltration and denial of service via the REST API
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