CVE-2024-48987: Snipe/snipe it Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-57qh-vmjr-5jxg
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CVSS 7.2
CWE-1393
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-48987 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.2) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-1393: Use of Default Password) affecting Snipe/snipe it libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves snipe-it remote code execution. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 7.0.10.

CVE-2024-48987 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-48987
GHSA Identifier GHSA-57qh-vmjr-5jxg
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2
CWE Classification CWE-1393: Use of Default Password
Affected Product Snipe/snipe it
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.2

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:U/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 Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-48987

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

snipe/snipe-it fixed: 7.0.10 
Upgrade snipe/snipe-it to 7.0.10
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-48987, inspect your project dependencies for Snipe/snipe it:

inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Snipe/snipe it in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 7.0.10), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1393: Use of Default Password, where the product uses default passwords for potentially critical functionality. In Snipe/snipe it, 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

Snipe-IT before 7.0.10 allows remote code execution (associated with cookie serialization) when an attacker knows the APP_KEY. This is exacerbated by .env files, available from the product's repository, that have default APP_KEY values.

CVE-2024-48987 Affected Snipe/snipe it Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
7.0.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
snipe/snipe-it
 Packagist
< 7.0.10
7.0.10

References

NVD — CVE-2024-48987 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-48987
Snipe/snipe it Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it
Snipe/snipe it Release RELEASE
https://github.com/snipe/snipe-it/releases/tag/v7.0.10
snipe-it.readme.io/docs/key-rotation WEB
https://snipe-it.readme.io/docs/key-rotation
www.synacktiv.com/advisories/snipe-it... WEB
https://www.synacktiv.com/advisories/snipe-it-unauthenticated-remote-command-execution-when-appkey-known

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48987?
CVE-2024-48987 is a security vulnerability in Snipe/snipe it involving Snipe-IT remote code execution under CWE-1393: Use of Default Password.
Which Snipe/snipe it versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 7.0.10 across affected packages: snipe/snipe-it.
What version fixes CVE-2024-48987?
Upgrading to 7.0.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is snipe/snipe-it affected?
Yes, snipe/snipe-it is affected in releases prior to 7.0.10. Upgrade your dependency to 7.0.10 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-48987?
CVE-2024-48987 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-48987?
CVE-2024-48987 is classified under CWE-1393: Use of Default Password (The product uses default passwords for potentially critical functionality.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2024-48987?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for snipe/snipe-it'. 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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