PT-2023-9808 · Proxmox · Proxmox Virtual Environment
Rory Mcnamara
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Published
2023-12-22
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Updated
2026-02-20
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CVE-2024-21545
CVSS v3.1
8.2
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Proxmox Virtual Environment versions 8.2.2 and earlier
Description
The issue is related to insufficient safeguards against malicious API response values in Proxmox Virtual Environment, allowing authenticated attackers with 'Sys.Audit' or 'VM.Monitor' privileges to download arbitrary host files via the API. This can result in arbitrary file read, potentially leading to full compromise of the system by disclosing sensitive files and allowing for privileged session forgery. Two endpoints were identified that can control the object returned by a request handler, allowing for the 'download' object to be defined and user-controlled.
Recommendations
For Proxmox Virtual Environment version 8.2.2, consider disabling the
handle api2 request function until a patch is available to prevent arbitrary file read. Restrict access to the vulnerable API endpoints to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the download object in the affected API endpoints until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability. Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾
Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Proxmox Virtual Environment