CVE-2024-22514
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2024-22514 is a path traversal vulnerability in iSpyConnect.com Agent DVR that allows attackers to execute arbitrary files by restoring a malicious backup file. This enables remote code execution with the privileges of the Agent DVR service. All users running vulnerable versions of Agent DVR are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- iSpyConnect.com Agent DVR
📦 What is this software?
Agent Dvr by Ispyconnect
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with attacker gaining complete control over the host system, potentially leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Remote code execution allowing attackers to install malware, create persistent backdoors, or use the system as part of a botnet.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and least privilege principles are implemented, potentially containing the breach to the DVR system only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authentication to the Agent DVR web interface. Public proof-of-concept code is available on GitHub.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 5.1.7.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.ispyconnect.com/
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download the latest version from iSpyConnect.com. 2. Stop the Agent DVR service. 3. Install the update. 4. Restart the service.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Backup Restore Functionality
allTemporarily disable the backup restore feature in Agent DVR configuration
Network Segmentation
allIsolate Agent DVR systems from critical network segments and restrict internet access
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can access the Agent DVR web interface
- Monitor for suspicious backup restore activities and file system modifications
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Agent DVR version in the web interface under Settings > AboutCheck Version:
On Windows: Check program version in Control Panel > Programs. On Linux: Check version in Agent DVR web interface.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 5.1.7.0 or later in Settings > About📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual backup restore activities
- File system modifications in unexpected locations
- New process executions from Agent DVR service
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests to backup restore endpoints with unusual file paths
- Outbound connections from Agent DVR to suspicious IPs
SIEM Query:
source="agent-dvr" AND (event="backup_restore" OR event="file_upload") AND path="*../*"