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Executive Summary
CVE-2024-26029 is a critical vulnerability identified in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) versions 6.5.20 and earlier. This vulnerability, classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control), allows attackers to bypass security measures, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system control. With a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high risk due to its network attack vector, low attack complexity, and the absence of required privileges or user interaction. Organizations using affected versions of AEM should prioritize patching and implement recommended mitigation strategies to protect their systems from potential exploitation.
Technical Information
CVE-2024-26029 is an Improper Access Control vulnerability that affects Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.20 and earlier, as well as AEM Cloud Service versions up to (excluding) 2024.5. The vulnerability arises from inadequate enforcement of access control policies, allowing attackers to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access to the system. The CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 reflects the high confidentiality impact of this vulnerability, as it could enable attackers to view, modify, or delete sensitive data, execute unauthorized code, and potentially take complete control of the affected system.
The vulnerability is classified under CWE-284, which pertains to improper access control. This classification highlights the failure to enforce restrictions on what authenticated users are allowed to do, leading to potential unauthorized actions. The attack vector is network-based, meaning that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely over a network connection. The attack complexity is low, indicating that the exploitation does not require specialized conditions or knowledge. No privileges are required to exploit this vulnerability, and no user interaction is necessary, making it particularly dangerous.
The scope of the vulnerability is unchanged, meaning that the exploitation does not affect resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The confidentiality impact is high, as unauthorized access to sensitive data is possible. However, the integrity and availability impacts are none, indicating that the vulnerability does not directly affect data integrity or system availability.
Exploitation in the Wild
As of the latest updates, there is no public proof-of-concept or evidence of active exploitation of CVE-2024-26029 in the wild. Additionally, no known APT groups have been identified as targeting this vulnerability. However, the potential impact of this vulnerability necessitates vigilance and proactive measures to prevent exploitation.
APT Groups using this vulnerability
Currently, there are no known APT groups actively exploiting CVE-2024-26029. However, given the high-risk nature of this vulnerability, it is crucial for organizations to remain vigilant and monitor for any emerging threats or activities related to this vulnerability.
Affected Product Versions
The affected product versions include Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.20 and earlier, as well as AEM Cloud Service versions up to (excluding) 2024.5. Organizations using these versions should prioritize upgrading to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Workaround and Mitigation
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2024-26029, Adobe has released patches for affected versions. Users are advised to upgrade to Adobe Experience Manager version 6.5.21 or later. If immediate patching is not feasible, organizations should restrict access to the Adobe Experience Manager system to trusted users and networks, implement strict access controls, monitor system activity for any suspicious behavior, and follow secure configuration guidelines provided by Adobe.
References
For more information on CVE-2024-26029, please refer to the following resources: Adobe Security Bulletin (https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/experience-manager/apsb24-28.html) and NVD Entry for CVE-2024-26029 (https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26029). Additionally, relevant MITRE ATT&CK Techniques include T1546.004: Event Triggered Execution: Windows Management Instrumentation Event Subscription and CAPEC-19: Embedding Scripts within Scripts.
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