CVE-2024-0394

Rapid7 Minerva Armor Privilege Escalation

Description

Rapid7 Minerva Armor versions below 4.5.5 suffer from a privilege escalation vulnerability whereby an authenticated attacker can elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.  The vulnerability is caused by the product's implementation of OpenSSL's`OPENSSLDIR` parameter where it is set to a path accessible to low-privileged users.  The vulnerability has been remediated and fixed in version 4.5.5. 

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Rapid7 Minerva
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2024/04/03/cve-2024-0394-rapid7-minerva-armor-privilege-escalation-fixed/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0394?
CVE-2024-0394 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-0394?
To fix CVE-2024-0394, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-0394 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-0394 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-0394?
CVE-2024-0394 affects Rapid7 Minerva.
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