CVE-2024-55579 Missing authorization in n/a
An unprivileged user can create connection objects to execute arbitrary EXE files on Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-55579?
CVE-2024-55579 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Qlik Sense Enterprise for Windows before November 2024 IR. An unprivileged user with network access may be able to create connection objects that trigger execution of arbitrary EXE files. This is fixed in November 2024 IR, May 2024 Patch 10, February 2024 Patch 14, November 2023 Patch 16, August 2023 Patch 16, May 2023 Patch 18, and February 2023 Patch 15.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-55579?
How do I fix CVE-2024-55579?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-55579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-55579 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-55579 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c2xj-3mxc-4w9q.