#VU89593 Improper Authentication in Unified Data Protection - CVE-2024-0799

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89593

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0799

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Unified Data Protection
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Arcserve

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests in the edge-app-base-webui.jar!com.ca.arcserve.edge.app.base.ui.server.EdgeLoginServiceImpl.doLogin() function within wizardLogin. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Unified Data Protection: before 8.1

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External links
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2024-07

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.