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CVE-2024-46506 is a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in NetAlertX affecting versions 23.01.14 through 24.x before 24.10.12. The flaw is caused by a missing authentication check on the settings update functionality exposed through util.php / settings.php, specifically when handling function=savesettings. An unauthenticated attacker can send crafted POST requests to modify plugin configuration values, including settings associated with backup_handler, and inject arbitrary system commands. A subsequent reload action can trigger execution of the attacker-supplied payload. The issue is also associated with insufficient input sanitization of attacker-controlled configuration data, enabling command injection and resulting in arbitrary OS command execution.
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This repository contains a standalone Python exploit for CVE-2024-46506, a remote code execution vulnerability in NetAlertX (versions 23.01.14 to 24.9.12). The exploit works by abusing the web interface's settings and task queue mechanisms to inject and execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system. The script first verifies the target's version via the /maintenance.php endpoint, then updates settings via /php/server/util.php to set a malicious command, checks if the settings are applied via /api/table_settings.json, and finally triggers execution by adding tasks to the queue. The exploit cleans up by restoring the original command if successful. The repository consists of the main exploit script (CVE-2024-46506.py) and a README.md with usage and reference information. The attack vector is network-based, requiring HTTP(S) access to the target NetAlertX instance. No hardcoded IPs or domains are present; the script is parameterized to target any user-supplied URL.
This repository contains a single Metasploit module (Ruby file) that exploits CVE-2024-46506, an unauthenticated remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability in NetAlertX (versions 23.01.14 through 24.9.12) on Linux. The exploit leverages the ability to update NetAlertX settings without authentication by sending crafted HTTP POST requests to the '/php/server/util.php' endpoint, setting a command to be executed by the server. The module checks the target's version via '/maintenance.php', updates the DBCLNP_CMD setting to a shell command, and triggers execution by adding it to the execution queue. The exploit is fully weaponized, supporting arbitrary command execution via the Metasploit payload system. The only file in the repository is the Metasploit module itself, written in Ruby, and it is structured to allow easy integration and use within the Metasploit Framework.
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