CVE-2024-0230
Description
A session management issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in Magic Keyboard Firmware Update 2.0.6. An attacker with physical access to the accessory may be able to extract its Bluetooth pairing key and monitor Bluetooth traffic.
Artificial Intelligence Decryption
CVE-2024-0230 is a significant vulnerability identified in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT (Managed File Transfer) software prior to version 7.4.1. This vulnerability involves an authentication bypass within the administration portal, allowing unauthorized users to exploit the system and create administrative user accounts. The ramifications of such an exploit can be severe, as it provides an attacker with elevated privileges to manage and manipulate sensitive data and operations within the file transfer environment. By exploiting this vulnerability, malicious actors could gain unauthorized access to confidential files, alter configurations, and potentially execute further attacks on the infrastructure relying on this software.
The core of the vulnerability lies in the authentication mechanism that fails to adequately verify user credentials in certain scenarios. Attackers can leverage this weakness to bypass the standard login procedures and gain unauthorized entry into the administration portal. Once inside, they can create new administrator accounts, effectively allowing them to maintain persistent access to the system even after the initial attack vector has been closed. This capability poses a serious threat not only to the integrity of the data being managed but also to the overall security posture of organizations utilizing GoAnywhere MFT for secure file transfers.
Mitigating the impact of CVE-2024-0230 requires immediate action from organizations using affected versions of GoAnywhere MFT. It is imperative that they upgrade to version 7.4.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed. Furthermore, organizations should conduct thorough security audits and penetration testing to assess their systems for potential exploitation. Regularly reviewing access logs and implementing strict role-based access controls can help minimize the risk of unauthorized account creation and ensure that only legitimate users have administrative privileges. In the wake of such vulnerabilities, maintaining a proactive security posture is essential to safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- CVSS Version 3.1
CVE ID: CVE-2024-0230
Base Score: 2.4
Base Severity: LOW
Vector String:CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Impact Score: 1.4
Exploitability Score: 0.9
Proof Of Concept
keldnorman
Helper script to POC of CVE-2024-0230 Bluetooth
Refrence: GitHub
Refrence: NVD