CVE-2024-54188
📋 TL;DR
Infoblox NETMRI versions before 7.6.1 contain a vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files with root-level access. This affects organizations using Infoblox NETMRI for network automation and management. The vulnerability enables unauthorized access to sensitive system files.
💻 Affected Systems
- Infoblox NETMRI
📦 What is this software?
Netmri by Infoblox
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could read sensitive system files like /etc/shadow, configuration files, SSH keys, or application secrets, potentially leading to credential theft, privilege escalation, or lateral movement.
Likely Case
Authenticated users (including compromised accounts) reading configuration files, logs, or other sensitive data stored on the file system.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls, network segmentation, and monitoring in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access to the NETMRI application interface.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 7.6.1
Vendor Advisory: https://support.infoblox.com/s/article/Infoblox-NetMRI-is-vulnerable-to-CVE-2024-54188
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup current configuration and data. 2. Download NETMRI 7.6.1 from Infoblox support portal. 3. Follow Infoblox upgrade documentation for your deployment type. 4. Apply the update and restart services.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict NETMRI Access
allLimit access to NETMRI interface to only trusted networks and users.
Configure firewall rules to restrict access to NETMRI ports (typically 443/HTTPS)
Review User Accounts
allAudit and remove unnecessary user accounts, enforce strong authentication.
Review NETMRI user accounts via administration interface
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate NETMRI from sensitive systems
- Enhance monitoring of file access patterns and user activity on NETMRI systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check NETMRI version via web interface (Admin > System > About) or command line: cat /opt/netmri/version.txtCheck Version:
cat /opt/netmri/version.txtVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 7.6.1 or later using the same methods📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in NETMRI application logs
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful login
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from NETMRI system
- Traffic patterns indicating file enumeration
SIEM Query:
source="netmri" AND (event="file_access" OR event="unauthorized_access")