CVE-2024-3738 cym1102 nginxWebUI saveCmd handlePath certificate validation

High 7.3 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass certificate validation in nginxWebUI by manipulating the nginxPath argument, potentially enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-3738?

CVE-2024-3738 is a high-severity vulnerability in cym1102 nginxWebUI, published on 13 Apr 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in cym1102 nginxWebUI up to 3.9.9. This affects the function handlePath of the file /adminPage/conf/saveCmd. The manipulation of the argument nginxPath leads to improper certificate validation. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-260577 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3738?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cym1102 Nginxwebui.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3738?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3738 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-3738 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-3738 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-59pp-9g34-44f9.

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