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Omnivise T3000 Application ServerApplication · Siemens

CVE-2024-38878

MEDIUM · 6.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-08-02
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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71/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
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
A vulnerability has been identified in Omnivise T3000 Application Server R9.2 (All versions), Omnivise T3000 R8.2 SP3 (All versions), Omnivise T3000 R8.2 SP4 (All versions). Affected devices allow authenticated users to export diagnostics data. The corresponding API endpoint is susceptible to path traversal and could allow an authenticated attacker to download arbitrary files from the file system.

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

Path traversal vulnerability in the diagnostics data export API endpoint of Omnivise T3000 Application Server (R9.2, R8.2 SP3, R8.2 SP4) allows authenticated attackers to manipulate file paths and download arbitrary files from the server's file system.

MitigationImplement strict input validation on the diagnostics export API endpoint to reject path traversal sequences (../ etc.), apply vendor-provided security patches when released, and restrict diagnostic export functionality to minimum necessary users.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Omnivise T3000 Application ServerApplication
Affected:= r9.2

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
None
Availability
None

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/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 the installed version of Omnivise T3000 Application Server
    Locate the application version file or check the product about/information panel within the T3000 management console. On Windows systems, this may also be found in the installation directory metadata or Windows Programs and Features.
    Affected if The installed version matches r9.2 (or falls within the R9.2, R8.2 SP3, R8.2 SP4 range if additional version data is available)
  2. Confirm the diagnostics data export API endpoint exists and is enabled
    Check the T3000 server configuration files or web service settings for the diagnostics export functionality. Look for endpoints related to 'diagnostics', 'export', or 'data' in the API configuration.
    Affected if The diagnostics export API endpoint is present and enabled in the configuration
  3. Verify the API endpoint accepts path traversal sequences
    If you have access to the diagnostics export endpoint (typically under /api/diagnostics/export or similar path), attempt a controlled request with a path traversal sequence like ../ to see if the server processes it. In a production environment, review server access logs for such patterns.
    Affected if The endpoint accepts and processes path traversal characters without proper sanitization
  4. Check network accessibility of the diagnostics API
    Review firewall rules, network segmentation, and access control lists to determine if the T3000 Application Server and its API endpoints are exposed to the network or only accessible from trusted management stations.
    Affected if The diagnostics export API is accessible from untrusted network segments or the internet
  5. Review authentication configuration for the endpoint
    Examine the authentication and authorization settings for the diagnostics export API in the T3000 security configuration. Verify whether the endpoint properly enforces authentication or has any bypass conditions.
    Affected if The endpoint allows unauthenticated access or has weak authentication controls that could be exploited

The environment is affected if running a vulnerable version (r9.2 or the R8.2 SP3/SP4 range) with the diagnostics export API endpoint enabled and accessible, regardless of whether authentication is required for initial access since an authenticated attacker could exploit the path traversal flaw.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Implement strict input validation on the diagnostics export API endpoint to reject path traversal sequences (../ etc.), apply vendor-provided security patches when released, and restrict diagnostic export functionality to minimum necessary users.

Fix this in Omnivise T3000 Application Server Scoped from the published advisory
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