CVE-2024-6540: Information exlosure in external interface

Published Jul 15, 2024
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Updated

Improper filtering of fields when using the export function in the ticket overview of the external interface in OTRS could allow an authorized user to download a list of tickets containing information about tickets of other customers. The problem only occurs if the TicketSearchLegacyEngine has been disabled by the administrator. This issue affects OTRS: 8.0.X, 2023.X, from 2024.X through 2024.4.x

Affected Software

1 affected component
OTRS OTRS>=8.0.0<2024.5.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade OTRS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2024.5.2

Event History

Jul 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6540?

CVE-2024-6540 has been assessed as potentially medium to high severity due to the risk of unauthorized data exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6540?

To fix CVE-2024-6540, update your OTRS installation to a version above 2024.5.2 or apply any available patches from OTRS.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-6540?

Organizations using OTRS versions from 8.0.0 to 2024.5.2 are affected by CVE-2024-6540.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6540?

CVE-2024-6540 is classified as an improper access control vulnerability related to the export function in OTRS.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-6540?

The potential consequences of CVE-2024-6540 include the unauthorized access to sensitive ticket information belonging to other customers.

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