CVE-2024-11680
Published: December 3, 2024
Official Description
ProjectSend contains an improper authentication vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to enable unauthorized modification of the application's configuration via crafted HTTP requests to options.php. Successful exploitation allows attackers to create accounts, upload webshells, and embed malicious JavaScript.
CISA KEV Advisory
ProjectSend Improper Authentication Vulnerability
ProjectSend contains an improper authentication vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to enable unauthorized modification of the application's configuration via crafted HTTP requests to options.php. Successful exploitation allows attackers to create accounts, upload webshells, and embed malicious JavaScript.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
ProjectSend has an improper authentication vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify application configurations remotely. This flaw can lead to account creation, webshell uploads, and malicious JavaScript embedding, making it a severe threat. Its high EPSS score of 0.93490 and inclusion in CISA's KEV indicate a high likelihood of exploitation.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. The ability for an unauthenticated attacker to remotely manipulate configuration via crafted HTTP requests suggests it is easily exploitable.
Administrators should immediately apply patches or upgrades for ProjectSend to fix the improper authentication vulnerability. Implement strong authentication mechanisms and regularly review application configurations to prevent unauthorized changes.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-11680 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-11680 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
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Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-11680 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1