CVE-2024-22317
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in IBM App Connect Enterprise allows remote attackers to bypass authentication rate limiting, potentially enabling brute-force attacks. Attackers could obtain sensitive information or cause denial of service by overwhelming authentication systems. Organizations using affected versions of IBM App Connect Enterprise 11.0.0.1-11.0.0.24 or 12.0.1.0-12.0.11.0 are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- IBM App Connect Enterprise
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise through successful brute-force attacks leading to unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and service disruption.
Likely Case
Denial of service through authentication system exhaustion or credential harvesting through brute-force attempts.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation, strong authentication policies, and monitoring in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires network access to authentication endpoints but no authentication credentials.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Apply IBM App Connect Enterprise 11.0.0.25 or later, or 12.0.12.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7108661
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download the latest fix pack from IBM Fix Central. 2. Apply the fix pack following IBM's installation guide. 3. Restart all affected App Connect Enterprise components. 4. Verify the fix by checking version numbers.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Access Control
allRestrict network access to App Connect Enterprise authentication endpoints using firewalls or network segmentation.
Rate Limiting at Network Level
allImplement rate limiting for authentication requests using network appliances or web application firewalls.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate App Connect Enterprise from untrusted networks
- Deploy web application firewall with rate limiting rules for authentication endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the installed version of IBM App Connect Enterprise using the product's administrative interface or version command.Check Version:
Check product documentation for version verification commands specific to your deployment method.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify the version is 11.0.0.25 or later, or 12.0.12.0 or later after applying patches.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Excessive failed authentication attempts from single IP addresses
- Unusual authentication patterns or spikes in authentication requests
Network Indicators:
- High volume of authentication requests to App Connect Enterprise endpoints
- Traffic patterns suggesting brute-force attempts
SIEM Query:
source="app_connect_enterprise" AND (event_type="authentication_failure" AND count > 10 per minute per source_ip)