CVE-2024-45786
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Reedos aiM-Star version 2.0.1 allows authenticated attackers to bypass access controls on certain API endpoints by manipulating URL parameters. Successful exploitation enables unauthorized access to other users' sensitive information. Only users of Reedos aiM-Star version 2.0.1 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Reedos aiM-Star
📦 What is this software?
Aim Star by Reedos
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could access all sensitive user data including personal information, credentials, and proprietary business data, potentially leading to data breaches, identity theft, and regulatory violations.
Likely Case
Attackers access limited sensitive information from other users they shouldn't have permission to view, potentially exposing personal data or business information.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and input validation, attackers would be prevented from accessing unauthorized data, limiting impact to attempted access logs.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated access but exploitation appears straightforward through parameter manipulation
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor for updated version
Vendor Advisory: https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01&VLCODE=CIVN-2024-0291
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check vendor advisory for patch availability 2. Backup current installation 3. Apply vendor-provided patch 4. Restart aiM-Star service 5. Verify fix implementation
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
API Endpoint Restriction
allTemporarily restrict access to vulnerable API endpoints using web server or firewall rules
# Example for nginx: location ~ ^/api/vulnerable-endpoint { deny all; }
# Example for Apache: <Location "/api/vulnerable-endpoint"> Require all denied </Location>
Enhanced Authentication Monitoring
allImplement strict authentication logging and alerting for suspicious API access patterns
# Configure application logging for all API access
# Set up alerts for unusual parameter patterns in API requests
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate aiM-Star from sensitive data stores
- Deploy web application firewall with rules to detect and block parameter manipulation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Review API endpoint access controls and test parameter manipulation with authenticated sessionsCheck Version:
Check aiM-Star admin interface or configuration files for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Test that parameter manipulation no longer allows access to unauthorized user data📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual API parameter patterns
- Access to user data outside normal patterns
- Failed authorization attempts on sensitive endpoints
Network Indicators:
- Unusual API request patterns with manipulated parameters
- High volume of requests to sensitive endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="aim-star" AND (event_type="api_access" AND (parameter_manipulation="true" OR user_id_mismatch="true"))