Insecure Temporary Directory in Forescout SecureConnector on Windows
CVE-2024-9950

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Forescout
Status
Secureconnector
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 January 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A significant vulnerability in Forescout SecureConnector v11.3.07.0109 for Windows allows unauthenticated users to access and modify compliance scripts due to an insecure temporary directory. This weakness could potentially lead to unauthorized control and manipulation of crucial compliance settings, posing risks to the integrity of network security policies.

Affected Version(s)

SecureConnector Windows v11.3.07.0109

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.

CVE-2024-9950-PoC
Created by 0Nightsedge0

References

https://support.forescout.com/

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Owen Jeanes
.