CVE-2024-51366
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious .conf files to OmegaT's Roaming\Omega directory, leading to arbitrary code execution. It affects OmegaT v6.0.1 users who process untrusted files. Attackers can gain full control of affected systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- OmegaT
⚠️ 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 with attacker gaining administrative privileges, data theft, ransomware deployment, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation leading to user account compromise, data exfiltration, and lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file uploads are restricted to trusted sources and proper file validation is implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Proof of concept available on GitHub. Exploitation requires user interaction to upload malicious file.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not available
Vendor Advisory: https://omegat.org/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Check OmegaT website for security updates. 2. If patch available, download and install. 3. Verify installation by checking version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict file upload permissions
allSet strict permissions on Roaming\Omega directory to prevent unauthorized file uploads.
chmod 700 ~/.omegat/ (Linux/macOS)
icacls "%APPDATA%\OmegaT" /deny Everyone:(OI)(CI)F (Windows)
Disable .conf file processing
allConfigure OmegaT to reject .conf files or process them in sandboxed environment.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate OmegaT systems from critical networks and internet
- Implement application allowlisting to prevent execution of unauthorized files
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check OmegaT version in Help > About. If version is 6.0.1, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
omegat --version (Linux/macOS) or check Help > About menu (Windows)Verify Fix Applied:
Verify version is updated beyond 6.0.1 and test with safe .conf file upload.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unauthorized file writes to Roaming\Omega directory
- Execution of unexpected processes from OmegaT context
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections from OmegaT to unknown IPs
- Unusual data exfiltration patterns
SIEM Query:
process_name:"omegat.exe" AND file_path:"*Roaming\\Omega*" AND file_extension:".conf"