CVE-2024-56973

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Alvaria, Inc Unified IP Unified Director before v.7.2SP2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the…

Critical · published February 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
59.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An insecure permissions flaw in Alvaria's Unified IP Unified Director could let a remote adversary execute arbitrary code with just a crafted URL! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery service that, without checking, allows anyone to drop off any package at the front desk. If a malicious package gets through, it can do a lot of damage before anyone realizes! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take full control of the system, running any code they want. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of the system, or even a total system compromise—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that, without checking, allows anyone to drop off any package at the front desk. If a malicious package gets through, it can do a lot of damage before anyone realizes! This vulnerability arises from insecure permissions within the ProcessUploadFromURL.jsp component, allowing attackers to manipulate the source and filename parameters to execute arbitrary code remotely.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take full control of the system, running any code they want. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, manipulation of the system, or even a total system compromise—absolutely devastating! To protect your system, immediately upgrade to version 7.2SP2 or later. Additionally, review your permission settings to ensure only authorized users can upload files. Regular audits can also help catch potential security lapses! You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll be well on your way to locking down your system and securing your digital fortress. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00900 · 59.3th percentile
Published
2025-02-14T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 FEB 00:00Z
    Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Alvaria, Inc Unified IP Unified Director before v.7.2SP2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the…
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