Summary: Vulnerabilities in the SimpleHelp remote access software can be easily exploited, allowing attackers to compromise both server and client machines. Key issues include a path traversal vulnerability and improper privilege escalation, which could lead to unauthorized access and remote code execution. SimpleHelp has released patches to address these vulnerabilities, urging users to update their installations promptly.
Threat Actor: Unauthenticated attackers | unauthenticated attackers
Victim: SimpleHelp users | SimpleHelp
Keypoints :
- Path traversal vulnerability (CVE-2024-57727) allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive files from the server.
- Privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2024-57726) enables low-privilege technicians to gain admin rights through crafted network calls.
- SimpleHelp has issued patches for the vulnerabilities and recommends immediate updates and password changes for accounts.