CVE-2024-56404
📋 TL;DR
An insecure direct object reference (IDOR) vulnerability in One Identity Identity Manager 9.x before version 9.3 allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges by accessing unauthorized resources. Only on-premise installations are affected, not cloud deployments. This vulnerability enables attackers to gain higher-level permissions than intended.
💻 Affected Systems
- One Identity Identity Manager
⚠️ 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
Attackers gain administrative privileges, potentially compromising the entire identity management system, accessing sensitive user data, modifying permissions, and creating backdoor accounts.
Likely Case
Authenticated users with limited privileges escalate to higher roles, accessing unauthorized resources and performing actions beyond their intended permissions.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, exploitation attempts can be detected and contained before significant damage occurs.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated access but exploitation is straightforward once authenticated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 9.3
Vendor Advisory: https://support.oneidentity.com/product-notification/noti-00001678
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download Identity Manager 9.3 from One Identity support portal. 2. Backup current configuration and database. 3. Run the 9.3 installer on all Identity Manager servers. 4. Restart all Identity Manager services. 5. Verify functionality post-upgrade.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network segmentation and access restriction
allRestrict network access to Identity Manager to only trusted administrative networks and implement strict authentication requirements.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts
- Segment Identity Manager from general user networks and limit authentication sources
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Identity Manager version in administration console or via 'About' section. If version is 9.x and less than 9.3, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check via Identity Manager web interface: Administration > About, or check installed programs in Windows Control Panel.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify version shows 9.3 or higher in administration console and test that authenticated users cannot access unauthorized resources.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual privilege escalation events
- Access to administrative functions by non-admin users
- Failed authorization attempts followed by successful access
Network Indicators:
- Unusual authentication patterns to Identity Manager endpoints
- Access to administrative API endpoints from non-admin accounts
SIEM Query:
source="identity_manager" AND (event_type="privilege_escalation" OR (user_role="user" AND action="admin_operation"))