CybermathApplication · Nationalkeep

CVE-2024-7108

CRITICAL · 9.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-09-26
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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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable No privileges 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
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in National Keep Cyber Security Services CyberMath allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs. This issue affects CyberMath: before CYBM.240816253.

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 · moderate confidence

An incorrect authorization vulnerability in CyberMath allows users to access functionality that is not properly constrained by access control lists (ACLs). This likely enables unauthenticated or unauthorized users to reach administrative functions or access resources outside their intended permissions.

MitigationUpdate CyberMath to version CYBM.240816253 or later to implement proper ACL constraints on all sensitive functionality.

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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
CybermathApplication
Affected:< cybm.240816253

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
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

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

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

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify CyberMath installation location
    Locate the CyberMath application directory or service on the system. Common locations include the installation folder, web root, or application server directory.
    Affected if CyberMath is installed but the version cannot be determined or is below cybm.240816253
  2. Determine installed CyberMath version
    Check the version information displayed in the CyberMath application interface, configuration files, or metadata files (such as version.txt, about page, or admin panel). Compare the discovered version against the vulnerable range.
    Affected if The installed version is anything earlier than cybm.240816253 (e.g., cybm.240816252, cybm.240712000, etc.)
  3. Verify ACL configuration state
    If accessible, examine the Access Control List (ACL) or permission settings within CyberMath administrative interface or configuration files. Look for any roles or permissions that appear to grant excessive access to unauthenticated or low-privilege users.
    Affected if ACLs permit unauthenticated users or users without administrative privileges to access sensitive administrative functions or resources outside their intended scope

A system is affected if it runs any version of Nationalkeep CyberMath earlier than cybm.240816253, regardless of ACL configuration state, since the vulnerability exists in the base code of those versions.

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

Update CyberMath to version CYBM.240816253 or later to implement proper ACL constraints on all sensitive functionality.

Recommended fix High confidence

CYBM.240816253

  1. Obtain the fixed CyberMath version CYBM.240816253 from the official vendor (National Keep Cyber Security Services) or authorized distribution channels
  2. Review the official release notes or changelog for version CYBM.240816253 to understand any changes or requirements
  3. Create a complete backup of the current CyberMath installation, including configuration files and database if applicable
  4. Test the upgrade in a non-production environment before deploying to production
  5. Upgrade the production CyberMath installation to version CYBM.240816253 or later
  6. Verify the installation was successful and the application is functioning correctly
  7. After upgrade, confirm the Incorrect Authorization vulnerability (CWE-863) is resolved by testing the affected functionality
Caveat Check vendor release notes for any breaking changes or configuration changes required for this specific version update

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

Fix this in Cybermath Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation2.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
11.0 hours of engineering $1,920
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