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CVE-2024-11680

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Vulnerability Overview

CVE Name

CVE-2024-11680

Severity

9.8

Critical

CVE Description

ProjectSend versions prior to r1720 are affected by an improper authentication vulnerability. Remote, unauthenticated attackers can exploit this flaw by sending crafted HTTP requests to options.php, enabling unauthorized modification of the application's configuration...

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Latest Patch info

There is no patch available at the moment, but you can use our script.

Patch Name

disclosure@vulncheck.com

Date

04.12.2024

Script

Script Type

Remediation script

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This script restricts access to the options.php file in your ProjectSend installation to mitigate potential exploitation of CVE-2024-11680. It updates or creates an .htaccess file to block access to this vulnerable endpoint. ✨ Features: 🛡️ Prevents unauthorized access to options.php. 🗂️ Automatically creates or updates .htaccess. 🚦 Checks for duplicate rules to avoid unnecessary modifications. 🔧 Handles errors gracefully with clear messages. ❓ Why It Matters? CVE-2024-11680 is a critical vulnerability in ProjectSend versions prior to r1720 that allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to exploit the options.php endpoint. This can lead to: Unauthorized Configuration Changes: Attackers can manipulate application settings without credentials. Account Creation and Hijacking: Malicious accounts can be created to gain access. Webshell Uploads: Attackers may upload webshells to execute arbitrary commands. Data Breaches: Sensitive information may be exposed or modified.

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#!/bin/bash
# Script to restrict access to options.php via .htaccess

# Path to the ProjectSend installation directory
PROJECTSEND_PATH="/var/www/html/projectsend"  # Update this path as needed

# Function to restrict access to options.php
restrict_access() {
  local htaccess_file="$PROJECTSEND_PATH/.htaccess"

# Check if the ProjectSend directory exists
  if [[ ! -d "$PROJECTSEND_PATH" ]]; then
    echo "Error: ProjectSend directory not found at $PROJECTSEND_PATH"
    exit 1
  fi

# Create or update .htaccess file
  if [[ ! -f "$htaccess_file" ]]; then
    echo "Creating a new .htaccess file..."
    touch "$htaccess_file"
    if [[ $? -ne 0 ]]; then
      echo "Error: Could not create .htaccess file. Check permissions."
      exit 1
    fi
  fi

# Check if the restriction is already in place
  if grep -q "Restrict access to options.php" "$htaccess_file"; then
    echo "Restriction for options.php already exists in .htaccess."
  else
    # Append restriction rule to .htaccess
    echo "Restricting access to options.php..."
    cat <<EOL >> "$htaccess_file"

# Restrict access to options.php for CVE-2024-11680 mitigation
<Files "options.php">
  Require all denied
</Files>
EOL

if [[ $? -eq 0 ]]; then
      echo "Access to options.php has been restricted via .htaccess."
    else
      echo "Error: Could not write to .htaccess file. Check permissions."
      exit 1
    fi
  fi
}

# Execute the function
restrict_access

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Affected OS & Apps

Projectsend

4.8

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