Path TraversalWeakness · CWE-22

CVE-2024-36427

HIGH · 8.1 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-05-29
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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87/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
The file-serving function in TARGIT Decision Suite before 24.06.19002 (TARGIT Decision Suite 2024 – June) allows authenticated attackers to read or write to server files via a crafted file request. This can allow code execution via a .xview file.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

TARGIT Decision Suite before version 24.06.19002 contains a vulnerability in its file-serving function that allows authenticated attackers to read or write server files via crafted file requests. The vulnerability enables code execution through specially crafted .xview files, indicating the ability to upload or place executable content on the server.

MitigationApply the vendor patch (version 24.06.19002 or later) to address the file-serving vulnerability. Additionally, restrict file upload capabilities and monitor for suspicious .xview file creation on the server.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify installed TARGIT Decision Suite version
    Check the product version through the TARGIT Management Center, the About dialog in the client, or look for a version file in the installation directory.
    Affected if The installed version is earlier than 24.06.19002
  2. Verify file-serving function accessibility
    Review the TARGIT web server configuration and authentication settings to confirm whether the file-serving endpoint is accessible to authenticated users.
    Affected if The file-serving function is enabled and accessible without additional security restrictions beyond basic authentication
  3. Scan for suspicious .xview files
    Search the web server document root and all upload directories for unexpected .xview files. Check common upload paths and temporary folders.
    Affected if Unexpected .xview files are found that were not created by legitimate administrators
  4. Review access logs for anomalous file requests
    Examine TARGIT server logs and underlying web server (IIS/Apache) logs for unusual GET or POST requests targeting files outside the application directory, especially path traversal patterns.
    Affected if Logs show file access requests to system paths or unexpected file retrieval patterns

A user is affected if their TARGIT Decision Suite version is before 24.06.19002 and the file-serving functionality is accessible to authenticated users.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Apply the vendor patch (version 24.06.19002 or later) to address the file-serving vulnerability. Additionally, restrict file upload capabilities and monitor for suspicious .xview file creation on the server.

Recommended fix High confidence

TARGIT Decision Suite 24.06.19002 (2024 June release) or later

  1. Upgrade TARGIT Decision Suite to version 24.06.19002 (TARGIT Decision Suite 2024 – June) or later to remediate the path traversal vulnerability.
  2. After upgrading, verify that the file-serving function properly restricts access to authorized paths only.
  3. Confirm that .xview file execution is restricted to legitimate application files and not arbitrary server files.
Caveat Review release notes for 24.06.19002 for any configuration or compatibility changes that may affect existing deployments

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA4.0 h
22.0 hours of engineering $3,860
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