CVE-2024-33891

Delinea Secret Server hard-coded credentials

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.05%

Published28 Apr 2024

Description

Delinea Secret Server before 11.7.000001 allows attackers to bypass authentication via the SOAP API in SecretServer/webservices/SSWebService.asmx. This is related to a hardcoded key, the use of the integer 2 for the Admin user, and removal of the oauthExpirationId attribute.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Delinea Secret Server< 11.7.000001

Remediation

Fixed in

Delinea Secret Server≥ 11.7.000001

Patch & vendor advisories

https://trust.delinea.com/?tcuUid=17aaf4ef-ada9-46d5-bf97-abd3b07daae3

References

https://delinea.com/products/secret-serverProduct
https://docs.delinea.com/online-help/secret-server/release-notes/ss-rn-11-7-000001.htmRelease Notes
https://github.com/straightblast/My-PoC-Exploits/blob/master/CVE-2024-33891.pyExploit
https://straightblast.medium.com/all-your-secrets-are-belong-to-us-a-delinea-secret-server-authn-authz-bypass-adc26c800ad3ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://trust.delinea.com/?tcuUid=17aaf4ef-ada9-46d5-bf97-abd3b07daae3Vendor Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-33891 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-33891 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.05%.

How severe is CVE-2024-33891?

CVE-2024-33891 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-33891?

Affected products include Delinea Secret Server.

How do I fix CVE-2024-33891?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Delinea Secret Server 11.7.000001 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.