Avid · Avid Nexis Pro+ · CVE-2024-26291
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
Avid NEXIS E-series versions prior to 2025.5.1
Avid NEXIS F-series versions prior to 2025.5.1
Avid NEXIS PRO+ versions prior to 2025.5.1
System Director Appliance (SDA+) versions prior to 2025.5.1
Description:
The application is susceptible to an unauthenticated arbitrary file read issue. The `filename` parameter does not properly validate file paths, allowing unauthorized users to read arbitrary files. Because the application operates with elevated privileges (root/NT AUTHORITY SYSTEM), attackers can potentially access sensitive information.
Recommendations:
Avid NEXIS E-series versions prior to 2025.5.1: Upgrade to version 2025.5.1 or later.
Avid NEXIS F-series versions prior to 2025.5.1: Upgrade to version 2025.5.1 or later.
Avid NEXIS PRO+ versions prior to 2025.5.1: Upgrade to version 2025.5.1 or later.
System Director Appliance (SDA+) versions prior to 2025.5.1: Upgrade to version 2025.5.1 or later.