CVE-2024-24809
📋 TL;DR
Traccar versions before 6.0 allow authenticated attackers to upload malicious files with 'device.' prefix to arbitrary directories via path traversal. This enables phishing, XSS attacks, and potential remote code execution. All Traccar instances with default registration enabled are vulnerable.
💻 Affected Systems
- Traccar GPS Tracking System
⚠️ 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
Remote code execution leading to complete server compromise, data theft, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Phishing campaigns, cross-site scripting attacks, and file system manipulation to disrupt tracking operations.
If Mitigated
Limited to file uploads in restricted directories with no execution capabilities.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires registration to obtain user account, but exploitation is straightforward once authenticated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 6.0
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/traccar/traccar/security/advisories/GHSA-vhrw-72f6-gwp5
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup current configuration and data. 2. Stop Traccar service. 3. Update to version 6.0 or later. 4. Restart Traccar service. 5. Verify functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable User Registration
allPrevent attackers from obtaining user accounts by disabling registration functionality.
Edit traccar.xml configuration file and set <entry key='web.registration'>false</entry>
Restrict File Upload Directory
linuxConfigure web server to restrict file uploads to specific safe directories.
Configure web server (Apache/Nginx) to block uploads with 'device.' prefix and restrict directory traversal
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate Traccar servers from critical systems
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) with rules to block path traversal and malicious file upload patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Traccar version via web interface or configuration files. Versions below 6.0 are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check traccar.xml for version or use web interface status pageVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 6.0 or higher and test that file uploads with 'device.' prefix are properly restricted.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- File upload attempts with 'device.' prefix
- Path traversal patterns in upload requests
- Multiple user registration attempts from single IP
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to upload endpoints with suspicious filenames
- Unusual file upload traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="traccar" AND (url="*upload*" AND filename="device.*") OR (url="*register*" AND status=200)🔗 References
- https://github.com/traccar/traccar/commit/b099b298f90074c825ba68ce73532933c7b9d901
- https://github.com/traccar/traccar/security/advisories/GHSA-vhrw-72f6-gwp5
- https://github.com/traccar/traccar/commit/b099b298f90074c825ba68ce73532933c7b9d901
- https://github.com/traccar/traccar/security/advisories/GHSA-vhrw-72f6-gwp5
