CVE-2024-11946 iXsystems TrueNAS CORE fetch_plugin_packagesites tar Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information Vulnerability

Low 3.1 Published Updated

Network-adjacent attackers can intercept cleartext firmware updates to tamper with files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution as root.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-11946?

CVE-2024-11946 is a low-severity vulnerability in iXsystems TrueNAS CORE, published on 30 Dec 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

iXsystems TrueNAS CORE fetch_plugin_packagesites tar Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to tamper with firmware update files on affected installations of iXsystems TrueNAS devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of firmware updates. The issue results from the use of an insecure protocol to deliver updates. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-25668.

Weakness: CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-11946?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ixsystems Truenas Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11946?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-11946 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-11946 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-11946 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2r3p-qwrg-gqxg.

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