CVE-2024-40582 is a vulnerability identified in Pentaminds CuroVMS version 2.0.1 that results in the exposure of sensitive information. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-312, which pertains to the improper protection of sensitive data, such as credentials, keys, or personal information, that should otherwise be confidential. According to the CVSS v3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N), the attack can be performed remotely over the network without any privileges or user interaction, and it has a low attack complexity. The impact is high on confidentiality, meaning attackers can access sensitive data, but there is no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not require authentication, making it easier for attackers to exploit. No patches or fixes have been published yet, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild. The lack of a patch increases the risk for organizations using this software, as attackers may develop exploits in the future. The vulnerability could allow attackers to gather sensitive information that may facilitate further attacks or unauthorized access to systems. Pentaminds CuroVMS is a video management system, often used in security and surveillance contexts, which may contain sensitive operational data or credentials. The exposure of such information could compromise security monitoring and incident response capabilities.

The primary impact of CVE-2024-40582 is the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, which can lead to significant confidentiality breaches. Organizations relying on Pentaminds CuroVMS v2.0.1 may have critical surveillance data, credentials, or configuration details exposed to remote attackers. This exposure can undermine trust in security infrastructure, facilitate lateral movement within networks, or enable attackers to bypass security controls. Although the vulnerability does not affect system integrity or availability directly, the leaked information could be leveraged for more damaging attacks, including privilege escalation or targeted intrusions. The ease of exploitation (no authentication or user interaction required) increases the risk of widespread exploitation once an exploit becomes available. The absence of patches means organizations must rely on mitigations and monitoring, increasing operational overhead and risk. Industries such as government, critical infrastructure, transportation, and large enterprises using CuroVMS for surveillance are particularly vulnerable to espionage or sabotage attempts. The reputational damage and potential regulatory consequences from data exposure could also be significant.

Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement network-level protections such as restricting access to the CuroVMS management interfaces using firewalls or VPNs to trusted IP addresses only. Employ network segmentation to isolate the CuroVMS servers from general user networks and the internet. Monitor network traffic for unusual access patterns or data exfiltration attempts related to the CuroVMS system. Conduct regular audits of system logs and access records to detect unauthorized access. If possible, disable or limit services that expose sensitive information externally. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect reconnaissance or exploitation attempts targeting CuroVMS. Engage with Pentaminds support or vendor channels to obtain updates on patch availability and apply them promptly once released. Consider compensating controls such as encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit within the CuroVMS environment. Train security teams to recognize indicators of compromise related to this vulnerability. Maintain an incident response plan specific to potential exploitation scenarios involving surveillance systems.