CVE-2024-26291

Authenticated Arbitrary File Read affecting Avid NEXIS

Description

An Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read vulnerability affects the Agent when installed on a system. The parameter filename does not validate the path thus allowing users to read arbitrary files. As the application runs with the highest privileges (root/NT_AUTHORITY SYSTEM) by default attackers are able to obtain sensitive information. This issue affects Avid NEXIS E-series: before 2025.5.1; Avid NEXIS F-series: before 2025.5.1; Avid NEXIS PRO+: before 2025.5.1; System Director Appliance (SDA+): before 2025.5.1.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory avid.com
Affected: Avid Avid NEXIS E-series
Affected: Avid Avid NEXIS F-series
Affected: Avid Avid NEXIS PRO+
Affected: Avid System Director Appliance (SDA+)
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://resources.avid.com/SupportFiles/attach/AvidNEXIS/AvidNEXIS_2025_5_1_ReadMe.pdf vendor advisory
https://raeph123.github.io/BlogPosts/Avid_Nexis/Advisory_Avid_Nexus_Agent_Multiple_Vulnerabilities_en.html third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26291?
CVE-2024-26291 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26291?
To fix CVE-2024-26291, 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-2024-26291 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26291 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-2024-26291?
CVE-2024-26291 affects Avid Avid NEXIS E-series, Avid Avid NEXIS F-series, Avid Avid NEXIS PRO+, Avid System Director Appliance (SDA+).
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