Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Affects Microsoft Configuration Manager
CVE-2024-43468

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Configuration Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2024

Badges

📈 Trended📈 Score: 3,240💰 Ransomware👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 84%🦅 CISA Reported📰 News Worthy

What is CVE-2024-43468?

CVE-2024-43468 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Microsoft Configuration Manager, a widely used system management software designed to manage and secure endpoint devices within an organization. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, which could lead to significant disruptions in services and unauthorized access to sensitive data. Organizations utilizing Microsoft Configuration Manager may find themselves at risk if this vulnerability is not addressed, potentially exposing their networks to malicious actors who could exploit this flaw.

Technical Details

The vulnerability arises from improper validation of input data within the Microsoft Configuration Manager application. This oversight can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted requests, enabling them to run arbitrary commands on the server. Such exploits often require network access to the affected system, but once achieved, they can lead to full system compromise. The severity of CVE-2024-43468 is underscored by its ease of exploitation and the potential for widespread impact across networks employing Microsoft Configuration Manager.

Potential impact of CVE-2024-43468

  1. Unauthorized Access and Control: The exploitation of this vulnerability may grant attackers administrative privileges over affected systems, allowing them to manipulate data, install malware, or set up backdoors for future access.

  2. Data Breaches: Critical organizational data could be at risk, with attackers potentially exfiltrating sensitive information, leading to severe compliance issues and reputational damage for the organization.

  3. Service Disruption: By executing malicious code, attackers could disrupt business operations, affecting the availability of services managed by Microsoft Configuration Manager and potentially halting critical business functions.

CISA has reported CVE-2024-43468

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2024-43468 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace as recent news articles suggest the vulnerability is being used by ransomware groups.

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Configuration Manager Unknown 1.0.0 < 5.00.9106

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

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News Articles

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Exploited: 2024 Microsoft Bug Poses Critical Threat

The recent discovery of a significant SQL injection vulnerability has raised alarms among IT security professionals. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-43468, is present in Microsoft Configuration Manager and poses a severe risk to unpatched systems. Exploited: 2024 Microsoft Bug Poses Critical Threa...

2 weeks ago

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Critical Microsoft SCCM Vulnerability Under Active Attack, Warns CISA

CISA confirms active exploitation of CVE-2024-43468 in Microsoft Configuration Manager and urges immediate patching.

2 weeks ago

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CISA Warns of Exploited Microsoft SCCM Vulnerability in Recent Attacks

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning to U.S. government agencies about a significant vulnerability in Microsoft Configuration Manager. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43468, was initially patched in October 2024 but has since been exploited in a...

2 weeks ago

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
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EPSS Score

84% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 💰

    Used in Ransomware

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • 📈

    Vulnerability started trending

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 📰

    First article discovered by Forbes

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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