CVE-2024-2636

Multiple vulnerabilities on Meta4 HR from Cegid

Description

An Unrestricted Upload of File vulnerability has been found on Cegid Meta4 HR, that allows an attacker to upload malicios files to the server via '/config/espanol/update_password.jsp' file. Modifying the 'M4_NEW_PASSWORD' parameter, an attacker could store a malicious JSP file inside the file directory, to be executed the the file is loaded in the application.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The Meta4 HR system administrator should remove the following pages from the web servers facing the Internet: From M4WebServices: The folder "config" (containing the webappconfig.jsp page). In future releases of Cegid Meta4 HR, these pages will be removed from the default distribution, so that there is not a real possibility of being left on an Internet facing production server.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: Cegid Meta4 HR
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-meta4-hr-cegid

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2636?
CVE-2024-2636 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-2636?
To fix CVE-2024-2636: The Meta4 HR system administrator should remove the following pages from the web servers facing the Internet: From M4WebServices: The folder "config" (containing the webappconfig.jsp page). In future releases of Cegid Meta4 HR, these pages will be removed from the default distribution, so that there is not a real possibility of being left on an Internet facing production server.
Is CVE-2024-2636 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-2636 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-2024-2636?
CVE-2024-2636 affects Cegid Meta4 HR.
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