CVE-2024-48987: snipe-it — Exploit

Description

Snipe-IT before 7.0.10 allows remote code execution (associated with cookie serialization) when an attacker knows the APP_KEY. This is exacerbated by .env files, available from the product's repository, that have default APP_KEY values.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.6

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1393 CWE-1393

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
snipeitapp	snipe-it	< 7.0.10

References

Exploits

https://www.synacktiv.com/advisories/snipe-it-unauthenticated-remote-command-execution-when-appkey-known

Other References

https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it/releases/tag/v7.0.10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48987? +

Snipe-IT before 7.0.10 allows remote code execution (associated with cookie serialization) when an attacker knows the APP_KEY. This is exacerbated by .env files, available from the product's repository, that have default APP_KEY values. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-48987? +

CVE-2024-48987 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.6 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-2024-48987? +

CVE-2024-48987 affects products from snipeitapp, specifically: snipe-it. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-48987? +

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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