AX8: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
CVE-2024-3013 is a high-severity incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in AX8 from Teledyne FLIR, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected AX8 versions: 1.46.0; 1.46.1; 1.46.2, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 23% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is in the top 2.22% of all scored CVEs.
EPSS places it among the vulnerabilities most likely to be exploited soon.
What to do
- Check which version of AX8 you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teledyne FLIR | AX8 | 1.46.0; 1.46.1; 1.46.2; 1.46.3; 1.46.4; 1.46.5; 1.46.6; 1.46.7; and 9 more ranges | Not stated |
| Flir | flir_ax8_firmware | 1.46.0; 1.46.1; 1.46.10; 1.46.11; 1.46.12; 1.46.13; 1.46.14; 1.46.15; and 9 more ranges | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 2.1 | Low | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 6.3 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 2.0 | 6.5 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
Official description
A flaw has been found in Teledyne FLIR AX8 up to 1.46.16. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /tools/test_login.php?action=register of the component User Registration. Executing manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.49.16 is sufficient to resolve this issue. Upgrading the affected component is recommended. The vendor points out: "FLIR AX8 internal web site has been refactored to be able to handle the reported vulnerabilities."
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Incorrect Privilege Assignment
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
- Run your code using the lowest privileges that are required to accomplish the necessary tasks. If possible, create isolated accounts with limited privileges that are only used for a single task. That way, a successful attack will not immediately give the attacker access to the rest of the software or its environment. For example, database applications rarely need to run as the database administrator, especially in day-to-day operations.
More Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerabilities (CWE-266)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- vuldb.com/?id.258299Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- vuldb.com/?submit.301588Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Other references
- vuldb.com/?ctiid.258299Permissions Required, VDB Entry
Other vulnerabilities in AX8
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