CVE-2024-6806 Missing Authorization Checks In NI VeriStand Gateway For Project Resources

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code remotely due to missing authorization checks on Project resources in NI VeriStand Gateway.

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-2024-6806?

CVE-2024-6806 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in NI VeriStand, published on 22 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The NI VeriStand Gateway is missing authorization checks when an actor attempts to access Project resources. These missing checks may result in remote code execution. This affects NI VeriStand 2024 Q2 and prior versions.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6806?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ni Veristand.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6806?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6806 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-2024-6806 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6806 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mmj4-7r77-pw6q.

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