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CVE-2024-51774

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Vulnerability Overview

CVE Name

CVE-2024-51774

Severity

8.1

High

CVE Description

qBittorrent before 5.0.1 proceeds with use of https URLs even after certificate validation errors.

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Latest Patch info

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

Patch Name

cve@mitre.org

Date

02.11.2024

Script

Script Type

Remediation script

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🔒 Remediating qBittorrent Vulnerability (CVE-2024-51774) This remediation script automates the process of uninstalling vulnerable versions of qBittorrent and installing the latest, secure version. It ensures that users are protected from CVE-2024-51774 by quickly removing the risky version and replacing it with an updated one. 🔍 How it works: The script first identifies the currently installed qBittorrent using registry entries and uninstalls it. Then, it uses a pre-downloaded installer (or downloads a new one) to install the latest secure version (5.0.1 or above) silently, ensuring minimal user intervention and system downtime. ⚠️ Why it matters: CVE-2024-51774 can expose users to man-in-the-middle attacks due to improper HTTPS certificate validation. By automating the uninstallation of vulnerable versions and installation of secure ones, this script helps prevent unauthorized access and maintains secure network communications, reducing the risk of data breaches.

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function Uninstall-qBittorrent {
    $search = 'qBittorrent'
    $uninstallKeys = @(
        'HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*',
        'HKLM:\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\*'
    )

foreach ($key in $uninstallKeys) {
        $installedApps = Get-ItemProperty $key -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Where-Object { $_.DisplayName -like "$search*" }
        foreach ($app in $installedApps) {
            if ($app.UninstallString) {
                if ($app.UninstallString -like "msiexec*") {
                    $args = ($app.UninstallString -split ' ')[1] -replace '/I', '/X'
                    $args += ' /quiet /qn /norestart'
                    Write-Output "Uninstalling qBittorrent using msiexec..."
                    Start-Process msiexec.exe -ArgumentList $args -Wait
                } else {
                    $uninstallCommand = $app.UninstallString
                    $uninstallArgs = '/S'  # Common silent uninstall switch
                    Write-Output "Uninstalling qBittorrent using the executable..."
                    Start-Process $uninstallCommand -ArgumentList $uninstallArgs -Wait
                }
                Write-Output "qBittorrent has been uninstalled."
            } else {
                Write-Output "Error: Uninstall string for qBittorrent not found."
            }
        }
    }
}

Uninstall-qBittorrent

$installerPath = "qbittorrent_5.0.1_x64_setup.exe"  # Replace with the actual path

if (Test-Path $installerPath) {
    Write-Output "Installing qBittorrent..."
    Start-Process -FilePath $installerPath -ArgumentList "/S" -Wait

Write-Output "qBittorrent has been updated to the latest version."
} else {
    Write-Output "Error: Installer not found at the specified path."
}

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Affected OS & Apps

Qbittorrent

4.8

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