CVE-2024-28241: glpi agent Privilege Escalation — Fix

Description

The GLPI Agent is a generic management agent. Prior to version 1.7.2, a local user can modify GLPI-Agent code or used DLLs to modify agent logic and even gain higher privileges. Users should upgrade to GLPI-Agent 1.7.2 to receive a patch. As a workaround, use the default installation folder which involves installed folder is automatically secured by the system.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-269 CWE-269

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
glpi-project	glpi_agent	< 1.7.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi-agent/commit/9a97114f595562c91b0833b4a800dd51e9df65e9 https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi-agent/security/advisories/GHSA-3268-p58w-86hw https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi-agent/commit/9a97114f595562c91b0833b4a800dd51e9df65e9 https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi-agent/security/advisories/GHSA-3268-p58w-86hw

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-28241? +

The GLPI Agent is a generic management agent. Prior to version 1.7.2, a local user can modify GLPI-Agent code or used DLLs to modify agent logic and even gain higher privileges. Users should upgrade to GLPI-Agent 1.7.2 to receive a patch. As a workaround, use the default installation folder which involves installed folder is automatically secured by the system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-28241? +

CVE-2024-28241 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-28241? +

CVE-2024-28241 affects products from glpi-project, specifically: glpi_agent. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-28241? +

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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