CVE-2024-45164: secure internet Auth Bypass — Exploit

Description

Akamai SIA (Secure Internet Access Enterprise) ThreatAvert, in SPS (Security and Personalization Services) before the latest 19.2.0 patch and Apps Portal before 19.2.0.3 or 19.2.0.20240814, has incorrect authorization controls for the Admin functionality on the ThreatAvert Policy page. An authenticated user can navigate directly to the /#app/intelligence/threatAvertPolicies URI and disable policy enforcement.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

CWE-732 CWE-732

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
akamai	secure_internet_access_enterprise_threatavert	All

References

Exploits

https://notes.netbytesec.com/2024/11/cve-2024-45164-broken-access-control.html

Other References

https://www.akamai.com/global-services/support/vulnerability-reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45164? +

Akamai SIA (Secure Internet Access Enterprise) ThreatAvert, in SPS (Security and Personalization Services) before the latest 19.2.0 patch and Apps Portal before 19.2.0.3 or 19.2.0.20240814, has incorrect authorization controls for the Admin functionality on the ThreatAvert Policy page. An authenticated user can navigate directly to the /#app/intelligence/threatAvertPolicies URI and disable policy enforcement. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-45164? +

CVE-2024-45164 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45164? +

CVE-2024-45164 affects products from akamai, specifically: secure_internet_access_enterprise_threatavert. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45164? +

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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