CVE-2024-46257: nginx proxy SQL Injection

Description

A Command injection vulnerability in requestLetsEncryptSslWithDnsChallenge in NginxProxyManager 2.11.3 allows an attacker to achieve remote code execution via Add Let's Encrypt Certificate. NOTE: this is not part of any NGINX software shipped by F5.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-89 SQL Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
jc21	nginx_proxy_manager	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/NginxProxyManager/nginx-proxy-manager/pull/4073/commits/c39d5433bcd13993def222bbb2b6988bbb810a05

Exploits

https://github.com/barttran2k/POC_CVE-2024-46256

Other References

https://github.com/NginxProxyManager/nginx-proxy-manager/blob/v2.11.3/backend/internal/certificate.js#L870 https://github.com/NginxProxyManager/nginx-proxy-manager/commit/99cce7e2b0da2978411cedd7cac5fffbe15bc466

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46257? +

A Command injection vulnerability in requestLetsEncryptSslWithDnsChallenge in NginxProxyManager 2.11.3 allows an attacker to achieve remote code execution via Add Let's Encrypt Certificate. NOTE: this is not part of any NGINX software shipped by F5. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-46257? +

CVE-2024-46257 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46257? +

CVE-2024-46257 affects products from jc21, specifically: nginx_proxy_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-46257? +

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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