CVE-2024-48645
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in the Minecraft mod 'Command Block IDE' allows any user to modify function files on dedicated servers due to missing authorization checks. It affects servers running versions up to and including 0.4.9. Attackers can alter game behavior by editing these critical files.
💻 Affected Systems
- Command Block IDE Minecraft mod
⚠️ 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 server compromise through malicious function execution, potentially leading to data corruption, privilege escalation, or remote code execution via crafted commands.
Likely Case
Unauthorized modification of game functions causing disruption, griefing, or unintended game behavior changes on affected servers.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls and monitoring, though unauthorized file modifications could still occur.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires network access to the server but no authentication. The GitHub commit shows the specific authorization bypass.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 0.4.10
Vendor Advisory: https://modrinth.com/mod/command-block-ide/version/0.4.10
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Stop the Minecraft server
2. Update the Command Block IDE mod to version 0.4.10 from Modrinth
3. Replace the old mod JAR file with the new version
4. Restart the server
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Remove vulnerable mod
allTemporarily remove the Command Block IDE mod until patched
mv /path/to/server/mods/command-block-ide-*.jar /path/to/backup/
Restrict network access
linuxLimit server access to trusted users only via firewall rules
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 25565 -s trusted_ip -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 25565 -j DROP
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict server access to trusted users only via whitelist and firewall rules
- Monitor function file modifications and server logs for unauthorized changes
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the mod version in server logs or mods folder; if Command Block IDE version is 0.4.9 or lower, the server is vulnerable.Check Version:
grep -i 'command.block.ide' /path/to/server/logs/latest.log | head -5Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm Command Block IDE version is 0.4.10 or higher in server startup logs or mod metadata.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized file modification attempts in server logs
- Unexpected function file changes or errors
Network Indicators:
- Unusual network traffic to server function endpoints
- Requests to mod-specific API endpoints from untrusted sources
SIEM Query:
source="minecraft.log" "command.block.ide" AND ("modify" OR "write" OR "access")