CVE-2024-6726
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Delphix Engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The flaw exists in versions before 25.0.0.0 and can be exploited without authentication. Organizations running vulnerable Delphix Engine instances are at risk of complete system compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- Delphix Engine
⚠️ 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 takeover with administrative privileges, data exfiltration, lateral movement to other systems, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Attacker gains shell access to the Delphix Engine host, potentially accessing sensitive data management systems and credentials stored within Delphix.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and access controls, impact limited to isolated Delphix environment with no lateral movement to critical systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
Based on CVSS score and CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code), exploitation likely requires minimal technical skill once details are known.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Release 25.0.0.0 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://portal.perforce.com/s/detail/a91PA000001SUDtYAO
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Backup Delphix Engine configuration and data. 2. Upgrade to Delphix Engine Release 25.0.0.0 or later. 3. Restart the Delphix Engine service. 4. Verify the upgrade completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Isolation
linuxRestrict network access to Delphix Engine to only trusted management networks
Use firewall rules to restrict access: iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [DELPHIX_PORT] -s [TRUSTED_NETWORK] -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [DELPHIX_PORT] -j DROP
Access Control Lists
allImplement strict network access controls to limit who can reach the Delphix Engine
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately isolate the Delphix Engine from internet access and restrict to management VLAN only
- Implement additional monitoring and alerting for suspicious activity on Delphix Engine systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Delphix Engine version via Delphix Management Interface or CLI. Versions below 25.0.0.0 are vulnerable.Check Version:
delphix versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 25.0.0.0 or higher via Delphix Management Interface or CLI command: delphix version📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process execution from Delphix Engine services
- Unexpected network connections originating from Delphix Engine
- Authentication attempts from unexpected sources
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from Delphix Engine to external IPs
- Port scanning activity originating from Delphix Engine
- Command and control traffic patterns
SIEM Query:
source="delphix" AND (process_execution="*sh" OR process_execution="*cmd" OR network_connection="*:443" OR network_connection="*:80")