CVE-2024-22514
Published: 06 February 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-22514 is a high-severity Path Traversal (CWE-22) vulnerability in Ispyconnect Agent Dvr. Its CVSS base score is 8.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 4.8% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
CVE-2024-22514 affects iSpyConnect.com Agent DVR version 5.1.6.0 and stems from improper handling of backup file restoration. The flaw enables execution of arbitrary files and is tracked under CWE-22 and CWE-94, receiving a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and low privileges required.
An authenticated attacker with network access can supply a maliciously crafted backup that, upon restoration, results in arbitrary file execution and full impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No user interaction is needed for successful exploitation.
Public repositories contain proof-of-concept code illustrating remote code execution via the backup mechanism. The associated EPSS score has remained flat at 0.1764 with no material rise observed after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-20051
Vulnerability details
An issue discovered in iSpyConnect.com Agent DVR 5.1.6.0 allows attackers to run arbitrary files by restoring a crafted backup file.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Validates pathnames and filenames to prevent traversal outside intended directories.
Makes persistent code injection into loaded programs impossible when the executable image itself resides on hardware-protected read-only media.
Dynamically generated code can be produced and executed inside the isolated chamber, preventing host compromise from code-injection payloads.
Directly prevents execution of attacker-supplied code written into data memory regions.