CVE-2024-38666: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2jw2-w8hc-jqch
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CVSS 9.1
CWE-15
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-38666 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.1) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when one or more system settings or configuration elements can be externally controlled by a user.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-38666 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-38666
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2jw2-w8hc-jqch
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.1
CWE Classification CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-38666

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-38666, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting, where one or more system settings or configuration elements can be externally controlled by a user. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An external config control vulnerability exists in the openvpn.cgi openvpn_client_setup() functionality of Wavlink AC3000 M33A8.V5030.210505. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

References

NVD — CVE-2024-38666 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38666
talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_repor... WEB
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2051
www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_repor... WEB
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-2051

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38666?
CVE-2024-38666 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2024-38666?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-38666?
CVE-2024-38666 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-38666?
CVE-2024-38666 is classified under CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting (One or more system settings or configuration elements can be externally controlled by a user.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-38666?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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