CVE-2024-6863
Encryption of Arbitrary Files with Attacker-Controlled Key in h2oai/h2o-3
Description
In h2oai/h2o-3 version 3.46.0, an endpoint exposing a custom EncryptionTool allows an attacker to encrypt any files on the target server with a key of their choosing. The chosen key can also be overwritten, resulting in ransomware-like behavior. This vulnerability makes it possible for an attacker to encrypt arbitrary files with keys of their choice, making it exceedingly difficult for the target to recover the keys needed for decryption.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:LIntegrityLow
A:LAvailabilityLow
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Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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View exploit detailsReferences
https://huntr.com/bounties/10f55937-0cba-4530-897f-2abf30ed5270
huntr.com
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6863
nvd.nist.gov
https://github.com/h2oai/h2o-3
github.com
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