CVE-2024-12356: BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) Command Injection Vulnerability
First published: Tue Dec 17 2024(Updated: )
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products which can allow an unauthenticated attacker to inject commands that are run as a site user.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) | ||
| BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access | <=24.3.1 | |
| BeyondTrust Remote Support | <=24.3.1 |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Reference Links
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/beyondtrust-says-hackers-breached-remote-support-saas-instances/
- https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt24-10
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12356
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-12356
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/23/uk_ico_not_happy_with/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-treasury-department-breached-through-remote-support-platform/
- https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/thousands-of-buggy-beyondtrust-systems-still-exposed
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-agencies-to-patch-beyondtrust-bug-exploited-in-attacks/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-12356?
CVE-2024-12356 is classified as a critical vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12356?
To fix CVE-2024-12356, update BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access and Remote Support to versions beyond 24.3.1.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12356?
CVE-2024-12356 affects BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and Remote Support (RS) products.
Can CVE-2024-12356 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-12356 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.
What kind of attack does CVE-2024-12356 allow?
CVE-2024-12356 allows an attacker to inject commands that are executed as a site user.
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