CVE-2024-3185: Rapid7 Insight Agent Sensitive Key Exposed To Local Users

Published Apr 23, 2024
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Updated

A key used in logging.json does not follow the least privilege principle by default and is exposed to local users in the Rapid7 Platform. This allows an attacker with local access to a machine with the logging.json file to use that key to authenticate to the platform with high privileges. This was fixed in the Rapid7 platform starting 3 April 2024 via the introduction of a restricted role and the removal of automatic API key generation on installation of an agent.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Rapid7 Insight Agent<2024-04-02

Event History

Apr 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3185?

CVE-2024-3185 has a medium severity level due to potential unauthorized access facilitated by exposed keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-3185?

To fix CVE-2024-3185, modify permissions on the logging.json file to restrict access to authorized users only.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-3185 have on security?

CVE-2024-3185 can allow local users to authenticate with high privileges, leading to potential data breaches.

4

Which versions of Rapid7 Insight Agent are affected by CVE-2024-3185?

Versions of Rapid7 Insight Agent prior to 2024-04-02 are affected by CVE-2024-3185.

5

What is the primary cause of CVE-2024-3185?

The primary cause of CVE-2024-3185 is the improper implementation of the least privilege principle in managing keys in logging.json.

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