CVE-2024-23347 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This CVE record pertains to a vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-23347, which was published on January 16, 2024, by Facebook. The vulnerability affects Meta Spark Studio, a product of Meta Platforms, Inc. Prior to version 176, this vulnerability allowed for the execution of arbitrary code on the system by scripts defined within a package.json file when opening a new project in Meta Spark Studio.

Understanding CVE-2024-23347

This section will delve into the details of CVE-2024-23347, including its description, impact, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.

What is CVE-2024-23347?

CVE-2024-23347 involves improper control of resource identifiers (also known as 'Resource Injection') in Meta Spark Studio versions prior to v176. This flaw allowed scripts within a package.json file to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The Impact of CVE-2024-23347

The impact of this vulnerability is significant as it could enable threat actors to execute malicious code on a system through specially crafted scripts in Meta Spark Studio projects. This could lead to unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and further exploitation of the affected system.

Technical Details of CVE-2024-23347

In this section, we will explore the vulnerability description, affected systems and versions, as well as the exploitation mechanism associated with CVE-2024-23347.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Meta Spark Studio allowed for the execution of arbitrary code by scripts defined within a package.json file of a project, granting them the ability to perform unauthorized actions on the system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Meta Spark Studio versions prior to v176 are affected by CVE-2024-23347. Users utilizing versions below v176 are at risk of potential exploitation through this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

By utilizing scripts embedded in a package.json file of a Meta Spark Studio project, threat actors could exploit the vulnerability to execute malicious code on the system, leveraging the improper control of resource identifiers to carry out unauthorized activities.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2024-23347 and mitigate the associated risks, users and organizations are advised to implement the following security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Users should avoid opening projects in Meta Spark Studio with untrusted or unknown package.json files, especially in versions prior to v176.
Implement strict access controls and review the contents of package.json files before execution within Meta Spark Studio.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Meta Spark Studio to the latest version to ensure patches for known vulnerabilities are applied promptly.
Conduct security audits of projects and code executed within Meta Spark Studio to identify and remediate potential security flaws.

Patching and Updates

Meta Platforms, Inc. has addressed this vulnerability in version 176 of Meta Spark Studio. Users are strongly encouraged to update their installations to the latest version to eliminate the risk of exploitation associated with CVE-2024-23347.