CVE-2024-30269
Published: 08 April 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-30269 is a medium-severity Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (CWE-200) vulnerability in Dataease Dataease. Its CVSS base score is 5.3 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 0.3% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
DataEase, an open source data visualization and analysis tool, contains an information exposure vulnerability in versions prior to 2.5.0. The flaw allows any visitor to retrieve the platform's database configuration by requesting the path /de2api/engine/getEngine;.js, which returns sensitive connection details without authentication. The issue is tracked as CWE-200 and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 5.3 reflecting network-accessible exposure of limited confidentiality data.
An unauthenticated attacker can simply browse to the affected endpoint and obtain credentials or connection strings that may enable further database access or lateral movement. Because the request requires no privileges or user interaction, the exposure can be discovered through routine scanning or direct URL access.
The project maintainers addressed the issue in the v2.5.0 release, with the fix documented in the corresponding GitHub security advisory and release notes. No workarounds other than upgrading are provided.
The EPSS score has remained near its peak of 0.92, indicating sustained exploitation interest since disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-28190
Vulnerability details
DataEase, an open source data visualization and analysis tool, has a database configuration information exposure vulnerability prior to version 2.5.0. Visiting the `/de2api/engine/getEngine;.js` path via a browser reveals that the platform's database configuration is returned. The vulnerability has been fixed…
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in v2.5.0. No known workarounds are available aside from upgrading.
- 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.
Automated marking applies security attributes to system outputs, making it harder for attackers to exploit unmarked sensitive information leading to unauthorized exposure.
Proper attribute retention and permitted-value enforcement limits unauthorized actors from accessing sensitive information lacking correct labels.
Prevents unauthorized exposure of sensitive information by prohibiting untrusted external systems from processing or storing it.
By enforcing authorization matching prior to sharing, the control reduces the risk of exposing sensitive information to unauthorized actors.
Review and removal of nonpublic information from publicly accessible systems directly prevents exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
Data mining protection mechanisms detect and block unauthorized bulk extraction of sensitive data, directly mitigating exposure to unauthorized actors.
Literacy training teaches users to recognize and avoid actions that result in unauthorized exposure of sensitive information.
Retaining and monitoring training records confirms personnel have completed privacy and security awareness training on handling sensitive data, reducing the chance of unauthorized exposure due to lack of knowledge.