CVE-2024-7015: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Profelis Informatics and Consulting PassBox
Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Profelis Informatics and Consulting PassBox allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects PassBox: before v1.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-7015 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) found in Profelis Informatics and Consulting's PassBox software versions before 1.2. The vulnerability arises because certain critical functions within PassBox do not enforce proper authentication checks, allowing an attacker with limited privileges (low privileges, requiring partial authentication) to abuse these functions without requiring user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring partial authentication (AT:P) and low privileges (PR:L). No user interaction (UI:N) is needed, and the vulnerability impacts confidentiality (VC:H), integrity (VI:L), and availability (VA:N) to varying degrees, with a scope change (S:C) and low impact on integrity and availability. This means an attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive operations or data within PassBox, leading to information disclosure or manipulation. Although no exploits are currently known in the wild, the public disclosure and high CVSS score indicate a significant risk. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 1.2, and no official patches have been linked yet. The issue underscores a failure in enforcing authentication controls on critical functions, which is a fundamental security requirement. Organizations using PassBox should be aware of this risk and prepare to apply patches or implement compensating controls.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2024-7015 can be substantial, especially for those relying on PassBox for credential management or sensitive data handling. Unauthorized access to critical functions could lead to credential theft, unauthorized configuration changes, or exposure of sensitive information, undermining confidentiality and integrity. This could result in data breaches, compliance violations (e.g., GDPR), and operational disruptions. Given the network-exploitable nature and lack of user interaction requirement, attackers could automate exploitation attempts, increasing the risk of widespread compromise. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure that use PassBox may face elevated risks. The vulnerability could also facilitate lateral movement within networks if attackers leverage it to escalate privileges or access additional resources. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the public disclosure increases the likelihood of future exploitation attempts.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediately audit and restrict network access to PassBox management interfaces to trusted IP addresses and networks only. 2. Implement strict access controls and monitoring on all critical functions within PassBox, ensuring that only authorized personnel can invoke them. 3. Monitor logs and alerts for unusual authentication attempts or access patterns related to PassBox. 4. Apply any available patches or updates from Profelis Informatics and Consulting as soon as they are released, prioritizing upgrade to version 1.2 or later. 5. If patches are not yet available, consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or network-level controls to block or detect exploitation attempts targeting the vulnerable functions. 6. Conduct internal security reviews and penetration tests focusing on authentication enforcement in PassBox deployments. 7. Educate administrators and users about the vulnerability and encourage vigilance against suspicious activity. 8. Maintain an incident response plan tailored to potential credential compromise or unauthorized access scenarios involving PassBox.
Affected Countries
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden
CVE-2024-7015: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Profelis Informatics and Consulting PassBox
Description
Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Profelis Informatics and Consulting PassBox allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects PassBox: before v1.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-7015 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) found in Profelis Informatics and Consulting's PassBox software versions before 1.2. The vulnerability arises because certain critical functions within PassBox do not enforce proper authentication checks, allowing an attacker with limited privileges (low privileges, requiring partial authentication) to abuse these functions without requiring user interaction. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring partial authentication (AT:P) and low privileges (PR:L). No user interaction (UI:N) is needed, and the vulnerability impacts confidentiality (VC:H), integrity (VI:L), and availability (VA:N) to varying degrees, with a scope change (S:C) and low impact on integrity and availability. This means an attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive operations or data within PassBox, leading to information disclosure or manipulation. Although no exploits are currently known in the wild, the public disclosure and high CVSS score indicate a significant risk. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to 1.2, and no official patches have been linked yet. The issue underscores a failure in enforcing authentication controls on critical functions, which is a fundamental security requirement. Organizations using PassBox should be aware of this risk and prepare to apply patches or implement compensating controls.
Potential Impact
For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2024-7015 can be substantial, especially for those relying on PassBox for credential management or sensitive data handling. Unauthorized access to critical functions could lead to credential theft, unauthorized configuration changes, or exposure of sensitive information, undermining confidentiality and integrity. This could result in data breaches, compliance violations (e.g., GDPR), and operational disruptions. Given the network-exploitable nature and lack of user interaction requirement, attackers could automate exploitation attempts, increasing the risk of widespread compromise. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure that use PassBox may face elevated risks. The vulnerability could also facilitate lateral movement within networks if attackers leverage it to escalate privileges or access additional resources. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the public disclosure increases the likelihood of future exploitation attempts.
Mitigation Recommendations
1. Immediately audit and restrict network access to PassBox management interfaces to trusted IP addresses and networks only. 2. Implement strict access controls and monitoring on all critical functions within PassBox, ensuring that only authorized personnel can invoke them. 3. Monitor logs and alerts for unusual authentication attempts or access patterns related to PassBox. 4. Apply any available patches or updates from Profelis Informatics and Consulting as soon as they are released, prioritizing upgrade to version 1.2 or later. 5. If patches are not yet available, consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or network-level controls to block or detect exploitation attempts targeting the vulnerable functions. 6. Conduct internal security reviews and penetration tests focusing on authentication enforcement in PassBox deployments. 7. Educate administrators and users about the vulnerability and encourage vigilance against suspicious activity. 8. Maintain an incident response plan tailored to potential credential compromise or unauthorized access scenarios involving PassBox.
Affected Countries
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Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- TR-CERT
- Date Reserved
- 2024-07-23T07:52:52.304Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68ee4b3a509368ccaa76d794
Added to database: 10/14/2025, 1:08:10 PM
Last enriched: 10/14/2025, 1:22:20 PM
Last updated: 10/16/2025, 6:21:37 AM
Views: 9
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