CVE-2024-24409
Published: 08 November 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-24409 is a high-severity Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269) vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Admanager Plus. Its CVSS base score is 8.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 8.9% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
Zohocorp ManageEngine ADManager Plus versions 7203 and prior are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Modify Computers option, assigned CVE-2024-24409 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8. The flaw is categorized under CWE-269 and permits an authenticated network attacker to elevate privileges without requiring user interaction.
An attacker with low privileges can exploit the issue remotely to obtain full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack vector is rated as network-accessible with low complexity, allowing any authenticated user to leverage the Modify Computers functionality for unauthorized escalation.
The vendor has published an advisory at https://www.manageengine.com/products/ad-manager/admanager-kb/cve-2024-24409.html that addresses remediation steps for the affected versions. The associated EPSS score reached a peak of 0.0830 after disclosure before settling at the current value of 0.0624.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-21828
Vulnerability details
Zohocorp ManageEngine ADManager Plus versions 7203 and prior are vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in the Modify Computers option.
- 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.
Policy addresses roles, responsibilities, and privilege management to prevent improper privilege assignments.
Access supervision ensures privileges are assigned and managed without improper escalation or retention.
Assigning group/role memberships and access authorizations (privileges) while reviewing accounts addresses improper privilege management.
Enforces proper privilege management by requiring all decisions through the verified reference monitor.
By mandating division of duties across roles, the control enforces proper privilege management and prevents a single entity from controlling an entire sensitive process.
Implements core proper privilege management by restricting to only required rights.
Policy requires training on privilege management and least privilege, making it harder to exploit improper privilege management weaknesses.
Training covers proper privilege management practices, making incorrect privilege assignments less likely.