CVE-2024-56321

GoCD can allow malicious GoCD admins to abuse backup configuration to gain additional host access

Description

GoCD is a continuous deliver server. GoCD versions 18.9.0 through 24.4.0 (inclusive) can allow GoCD admins to abuse the backup configuration "post-backup script" feature to potentially execute arbitrary scripts on the hosting server or container as GoCD's user, rather than pre-configured scripts. In practice the impact of this vulnerability is limited, as in most configurations a user who can log into the GoCD UI as an admin also has host administration permissions for the host/container that GoCD runs on, in order to manage artifact storage and other service-level configuration options. Additionally, since a GoCD admin has ability to configure and schedule pipelines tasks on all GoCD agents available to the server, the fundamental functionality of GoCD allows co-ordinated task execution similar to that of post-backup-scripts. However in restricted environments where the host administration is separated from the role of a GoCD admin, this may be unexpected. The issue is fixed in GoCD 24.5.0. Post-backup scripts can no longer be executed from within certain sensitive locations on the GoCD server. No known workarounds are available.

Category

3.8
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
Affected: gocd gocd
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56321?
CVE-2024-56321 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56321?
To fix CVE-2024-56321, 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-2024-56321 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56321 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-2024-56321?
CVE-2024-56321 affects gocd gocd.
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