Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Telerik Report Server
CVE-2024-6327
Key Information
- Vendor
- Progress Software Corporation
- Status
- Telerik Report Server
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 24 July 2024
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What is CVE-2024-6327?
CVE-2024-6327 is a significant vulnerability identified in the Progress Telerik Report Server, a software product designed for creating and managing reports within applications. This specific vulnerability relates to remote code execution through insecure deserialization, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on servers running affected versions of the software. Organizations utilizing Telerik Report Server may face severe operational risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data and functionality disruptions, jeopardizing overall system integrity and business continuity.
Technical Details
The vulnerability resides in Telerik Report Server versions earlier than 2024 Q2 (10.1.24.709). It arises from flaws in the software’s handling of data deserialization, which can be manipulated by malicious actors to execute unauthorized commands on the server. This flaw highlights a significant security oversight, allowing attackers with network access to exploit the vulnerability without needing direct physical access to the systems.
Impact of the Vulnerability
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Remote Code Execution: The primary risk associated with CVE-2024-6327 is the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, which can lead to full control of the affected server. This can enable malicious actors to deploy malware, steal data, or further compromise interconnected systems.
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Data Compromise: Exploiting this vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive or proprietary information stored on the Telerik Report Server. This could result in data breaches, financial theft, or the loss of intellectual property, leading to significant reputational and financial damage to the affected organization.
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Operational Disruption: If successfully exploited, the vulnerability could cause critical disruptions in reporting services, hindering organizational operations. This disruption could affect business decisions based on report generation while also overwhelming IT resources responding to the incident, impacting overall productivity.
Affected Version(s)
Telerik Report Server <= 1.00
News Articles
Critical bug in Progress Telerik Report Server leads to RCE
Progress Software's latest security advisory warns customers about the second critical vulnerability targeting its Telerik Report Server in as many months. CVE-2024-6327 is an insecure deserialization...
5 months ago
Progress fixes critical RCE flaw in Telerik Report Server, upgrade ASAP! (CVE-2024-6327) - Help Net Security
Progress Software has fixed a critical RCE vulnerability (CVE-2024-6327) in its Telerik Report Server solution.
5 months ago
Critical Flaw in Telerik Report Server Poses Remote Code Execution Risk
Progress Software urges users to update Telerik Report Server due to a critical security flaw (CVE-2024-6327) with a CVSS score of 9.9.
5 months ago
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
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Vulnerability started trending
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Exploit known to exist
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First article discovered by BleepingComputer
Vulnerability published
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