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Prolizy Yazilim Student Affairs Information System Path Traversal Vulnerability

CVE advisorySeverity: CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2024-8262

A path traversal vulnerability affects the Proliz Software Student Affairs Information System, enabling unauthorized access to files and directories. This can lead to data compromise and disruption of operations. The risk to affected organizations involves potential unauthorized access to sensitive information and syst

4Halo Surface Signal

Path Traversal

Prolizyazilim Student Affairs Information System

before 24.0927

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2024-8262

This vulnerability affects a student affairs information system, which is typically deployed as a web-based application accessible to students, faculty, and staff over a network. Such systems are commonly configured as internet-facing web portals or applications to facilitate remote access for users, placing them within the expected scope of public network exposure.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

Proliz Software's Student Affairs Information System is vulnerable to a path traversal flaw. This weakness allows unauthorized access and manipulation of files and directories on the affected system. The impact can lead to significant data compromise and disruption of critical business operations.

  • Vulnerable: Proliz Software's Student Affairs Information System
  • Flaw: Path traversal allows unauthorized access
  • Impact: Data compromise and operational disruption

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

An improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability exists in Proliz Software OBS. This could allow an attacker to traverse directories within the system. The vulnerability impacts systems before version 24.0927. Organizations using this software may face risks if this vulnerability is exploited.

  • Network exposure required.
  • Unauthenticated attacker accesses system.
  • Attacker achieves control or impact.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

The identified Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory vulnerability in Proliz Software OBS presents a significant risk. Exploitation could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information or system disruption. The critical severity indicates a potentially broad impact on affected organizations.

  • Attackers with no special skills.
  • No special access or conditions needed.
  • Critical business risk and urgency.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This vulnerability allows unauthorized directory access, potentially enabling attackers to read or modify sensitive data and disrupt operations. The system's network accessibility increases the risk of exposure. Organizations should prioritize understanding their specific use of the affected software to address potential impacts effectively.

  • Identify all instances of the affected software.
  • Restrict network access to the software.
  • Update the software and verify the fix.

Frequently asked questions

What is Proliz Software's Student Affairs Information System (OBS)?

Proliz Software's Student Affairs Information System (OBS) is a software designed for managing student-related information within educational institutions. It assists with administrative tasks and student services.

What type of weakness does CVE-2024-8262 represent?

CVE-2024-8262 is classified as an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory, commonly known as Path Traversal (CWE-22).

How could an attacker leverage CVE-2024-8262's path traversal weakness?

An attacker could exploit this weakness to navigate beyond the intended directories, potentially accessing or altering files and data that should be restricted.

What is the significance of CVE-2024-8262 impacting Proliz Software OBS?

The vulnerability in Proliz Software OBS, affecting versions prior to 24.0927, allows for unauthorized directory access. This could lead to data compromise and operational disruptions, as indicated by Halo Surface Signal's 'Likely' threat score.

What steps should organizations take to address the CVE-2024-8262 vulnerability?

Organizations should identify all deployments of the affected software, limit network access to it, and update the software to a non-vulnerable version. Verifying the fix after updating is also crucial.

References

Sources and related resources

Primary sources: NVD, CVE.org.

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