CVE-2024-31705
📋 TL;DR
This critical vulnerability in Infotel Conseil GLPI allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems due to insufficient input validation. Attackers can exploit this to gain full control over vulnerable GLPI installations. All GLPI installations version 10.X.X and later are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Infotel Conseil GLPI
⚠️ 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 allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands, steal sensitive data, deploy ransomware, pivot to other systems, and maintain persistent access.
Likely Case
Remote code execution leading to data theft, installation of backdoors, and lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation, web application firewalls, and least privilege principles are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Multiple public proof-of-concept exploits are available, making this easily exploitable by attackers.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check GLPI security advisories for specific patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/glpi-project/glpi/security/advisories
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Backup your GLPI installation and database
2. Download the latest patched version from official GLPI repository
3. Follow GLPI upgrade documentation for your version
4. Verify the update was successful
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Web Application Firewall Rules
allImplement WAF rules to block malicious plugin uploads and command injection patterns
Network Segmentation
allIsolate GLPI servers from critical systems and restrict external access
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately restrict network access to GLPI instances using firewall rules
- Implement strict input validation and sanitization at the application layer
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check GLPI version via admin interface or by examining the GLPI installation filesCheck Version:
Check GLPI admin dashboard or examine inc/define.php file for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify GLPI version is updated beyond vulnerable range and test for plugin upload restrictions📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual plugin uploads
- Suspicious POST requests to plugin endpoints
- Unexpected process execution from web server user
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from GLPI server
- Traffic to known malicious IPs
- Unexpected file downloads
SIEM Query:
source="glpi_logs" AND (event="plugin_upload" OR event="command_execution")