CVE-2024-6188
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Parsec Automation TrackSYS allows attackers to directly access sensitive files by manipulating the ID parameter in the /TS/export/pagedefinition endpoint. It affects all TrackSYS 11.x.x installations, potentially exposing source code or configuration data to remote attackers without authentication.
💻 Affected Systems
- Parsec Automation TrackSYS
⚠️ 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 source code disclosure leading to further vulnerability discovery, credential extraction, or system compromise through chained attacks.
Likely Case
Exposure of sensitive configuration files, source code, or system information that could aid attackers in reconnaissance or further exploitation.
If Mitigated
Limited information disclosure with no critical data exposed due to proper access controls and network segmentation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploit details are publicly available and require minimal technical skill to execute.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Unknown
Vendor Advisory: None available
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
No official patch available. Vendor was contacted but did not respond. Consider upgrading to a supported version if available or implementing workarounds.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Block Direct Access to Vulnerable Endpoint
allConfigure web server or firewall to block access to /TS/export/pagedefinition
# For Apache: RewriteRule ^/TS/export/pagedefinition - [F,L]
# For Nginx: location ~ ^/TS/export/pagedefinition { deny all; }
# For IIS: Add request filtering rule
Implement Input Validation
allAdd server-side validation for ID parameter to prevent directory traversal or direct file access
# Application-specific implementation required
# Validate ID parameter format and restrict to allowed values
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate TrackSYS systems from untrusted networks
- Deploy web application firewall (WAF) with rules to detect and block exploitation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Attempt to access http://[trackSys-server]/TS/export/pagedefinition with various ID parameters and check if sensitive files are returnedCheck Version:
Check TrackSYS version through web interface or application configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Test that the vulnerable endpoint no longer returns sensitive data and returns appropriate error/access denied responses📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests to /TS/export/pagedefinition with ID parameters
- Unusual file access patterns from web server process
Network Indicators:
- HTTP GET requests to vulnerable endpoint with parameter manipulation
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="/TS/export/pagedefinition" OR url CONTAINS "pagedefinition")