CVE-2024-2442
📋 TL;DR
A path traversal vulnerability in Franklin Fueling System EVO 550 and EVO 5000 allows attackers to access sensitive files on the system by manipulating file paths. This affects organizations using these specific fuel management systems, potentially exposing configuration files, credentials, or other sensitive data.
💻 Affected Systems
- Franklin Fueling System EVO 550
- Franklin Fueling System EVO 5000
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise through access to configuration files containing credentials, enabling further attacks on fuel management infrastructure or adjacent systems.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive files containing system configurations, logs, or potentially credentials, leading to information disclosure and possible credential theft.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper network segmentation and access controls preventing external access to vulnerable interfaces.
🎯 Exploit Status
Path traversal vulnerabilities typically require minimal technical skill to exploit once the attack vector is identified.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-079-01
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review CISA advisory ICSA-24-079-01. 2. Contact Franklin Fueling Systems for patched firmware. 3. Schedule maintenance window. 4. Backup configurations. 5. Apply firmware update. 6. Verify functionality post-update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate EVO systems from untrusted networks and internet access
Access Control Lists
allRestrict network access to EVO systems to only authorized management stations
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate EVO systems from untrusted networks
- Monitor network traffic to/from EVO systems for unusual file access patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check system version against vendor advisory; test with controlled path traversal attempts if authorizedCheck Version:
Check through EVO system management interface or consult vendor documentationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version matches patched version from vendor; test that path traversal attempts are blocked📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns
- Requests with ../ sequences
- Access to sensitive system files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing path traversal sequences (../, ..\) to EVO systems
SIEM Query:
source_ip="EVO_System_IP" AND (http_uri="*../*" OR http_uri="*..\*")