CVE-2024-46489
📋 TL;DR
A remote command execution vulnerability in promptr v6.0.7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems by sending specially crafted URLs. This affects all systems running promptr v6.0.7 that are exposed to network access. Attackers can potentially gain full control of vulnerable systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- promptr
📦 What is this software?
Promptr by Ferrislucas
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the promptr process, potentially leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Attackers gain shell access to the vulnerable system, allowing them to install malware, exfiltrate data, or use the system as a foothold for further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to network segmentation, minimal privileges for the promptr process, and proper monitoring detecting exploitation attempts.
🎯 Exploit Status
The GitHub reference contains technical details that could be used to create working exploits. The vulnerability requires no authentication and has low technical barriers to exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: Not available
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check promptr vendor for security updates. 2. If patch is available, download and apply it. 3. Restart the promptr service. 4. Verify the fix is applied.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Isolation
linuxRestrict network access to promptr instances using firewall rules
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [promptr_port] -s [allowed_ips] -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [promptr_port] -j DROP
Process Sandboxing
linuxRun promptr with minimal privileges using containerization or user restrictions
docker run --read-only --cap-drop=ALL --user nobody promptr:6.0.7
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network access controls to limit who can reach the promptr service
- Monitor for suspicious URL patterns and command execution attempts in logs
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if promptr version is 6.0.7. If the service accepts URLs and you can confirm command injection via URL parameters, it is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check promptr configuration files or run: ps aux | grep promptr | grep -v grepVerify Fix Applied:
Test with known exploit payloads to confirm they no longer execute commands. Verify the version has been updated from 6.0.7.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual URL patterns with shell metacharacters
- Unexpected process spawns from promptr
- Failed command execution attempts in logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with suspicious parameters containing shell commands
- Outbound connections from promptr to unexpected destinations
SIEM Query:
source="promptr.log" AND (url="*;*" OR url="*|*" OR url="*`*" OR url="*$(*")