CVE-2024-1156: flexlogger Permission Flaw

Description

Incorrect directory permissions for the shared NI RabbitMQ service may allow a local authenticated user to read RabbitMQ configuration information and potentially enable escalation of privileges.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
emerson	data_record_ad	< 2.0.1
emerson	flexlogger	< 2022_q3
emerson	g_web_development_software	< 2022_q3
emerson	labview_nxg	All
emerson	labview_nxg	All
emerson	labview_nxg	All
emerson	specification_compliance_manager	< 2023_q4
emerson	static_test_software_suite	< 1.2
emerson	sts_software_bundle	< 21.0
emerson	systemlink_server	< 2024_q1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/incorrect-permissions-for-shared-systemlink-elixir-based-service.html https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/incorrect-permissions-for-shared-systemlink-elixir-based-service.html

Exploits

https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/incorrect-permissions-for-shared-systemlink-elixir-based-service.html https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/incorrect-permissions-for-shared-systemlink-elixir-based-service.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1156? +

Incorrect directory permissions for the shared NI RabbitMQ service may allow a local authenticated user to read RabbitMQ configuration information and potentially enable escalation of privileges. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-1156? +

CVE-2024-1156 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1156? +

CVE-2024-1156 affects products from emerson, specifically: data_record_ad, flexlogger, g_web_development_software, labview_nxg, specification_compliance_manager, static_test_software_suite, sts_software_bundle, systemlink_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1156? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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