CVE-2024-6202:The HaloITSM software versions up to 2.146.1 are affected by a SAML XML Signature Wrapping (XSW) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows anonymous actors to impersonate any HaloITSM user if they know their email address.

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The HaloITSM software, a product of Halo Service Solutions, has a critical vulnerability in versions up to 2.146.1. This vulnerability is related to SAML XML Signature Wrapping (XSW), which can be exploited by anonymous actors to impersonate any HaloITSM user, provided they know the user's email address. The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.8, indicating a critical severity level. The vulnerability impacts the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, with no user interaction or privileges required for exploitation.

Overview

The vulnerability (CVE-2024-6202) was discovered by Damian Pfammatter from the Cyber-Defence Campus (armasuisse). It affects HaloITSM software versions up to 2.146.1. The vulnerability is related to SAML XML Signature Wrapping (XSW), which can be exploited by anonymous actors to impersonate any HaloITSM user, provided they know the user's email address. The vulnerability was published by NCSC.ch on 2024-08-06.

Remediation

Users of affected versions of HaloITSM are advised to update their software to versions past 2.146.1 or apply patches starting from 2.143.61, which have been reported to fix the mentioned vulnerability. It is crucial to apply these updates as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of potential exploitation.

References

For more information about the vulnerability and the remediation steps, please refer to the following link: HaloITSM Guide

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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