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The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-34887 pertains to a security issue in 1C-Bitrix Bitrix24 version 23.300.100, where the AD/LDAP server settings lack adequate protection for credentials. This flaw enables remote administrators to transmit AD/LDAP administrators' account passwords to a different server through an HTTP POST request. The absence of proper safeguards in the affected software version poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive account information.
Overview
The vulnerability in 1C-Bitrix Bitrix24 23.300.100 allows remote administrators to extract AD/LDAP administrators' account passwords by exploiting insufficiently protected credentials in the server settings. This security weakness could lead to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information and potential misuse of administrator privileges.
Remediation
To address CVE-2024-34887, it is recommended to apply the following remediation steps:
- Update to a patched version: Users should upgrade to a fixed version of 1C-Bitrix Bitrix24 that addresses the vulnerability and includes enhanced security measures for protecting credentials in AD/LDAP server settings.
- Implement secure communication protocols: Utilize secure communication channels, such as HTTPS, to prevent interception of sensitive data transmitted between servers.
- Enforce strong password policies: Encourage the use of complex and unique passwords for administrator accounts to reduce the likelihood of unauthorized access.
- Monitor network traffic: Regularly monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities or unauthorized attempts to access AD/LDAP server settings.
References
- Official Bitrix24 website: http://bitrix24.com
- GitHub repository for Bitrix vulnerabilities: https://github.com/DrieVlad/BitrixVulns
- Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry for CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials - https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/522.html
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This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
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- ConstructionConstruction
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- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
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- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
