#VU95185 Overly permissive cross-domain whitelist in exacqVision Web Service - CVE-2024-32862


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95185

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-32862

CWE-ID: CWE-942

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
exacqVision Web Service
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Johnson Controls

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass the CORS protection mechanism.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of the "Origin" HTTP header that is supplied within HTTP request. A remote attacker can supply arbitrary value via the "Origin" HTTP header, bypass implemented CORS protection mechanism and perform cross-site scripting attacks against the vulnerable application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

exacqVision Web Service: 22.12.1.0


External links
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/trust-center/cybersecurity/security-advisories
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-214-02


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.


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